Exametazime Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 0.5 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Diagnostic
Leukocyte labeled scintigraphy: 0.259 to 0.925 GBq (7 to 25 mCi) intravenously
Comments:
- Optimal planar imaging between 2 to 4 hours
- Do not use methylene blue in the preparation of the Tc99m labeled leukocytes
Cerebral scintigraphy: 370 to 740 MBq (10 to 20 mCi) intravenously
Comments:
- Perform dynamic imaging between 0 to 10 minutes
- Perform static imaging from 15 minutes up to 6 hours
- Methylene blue may be added to Tc99m for cerebral imaging
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Consult WARNINGS section for dosing related precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Storage requirements:
- Store the kit at 15C to 25C (59F to 77F).
- Store the formulated drug for up to 30 minutes at 20C to 25C (68F to 77F) using appropriate radiation shielding.
Reconstitution/preparation techniques:
- For information about the preparation of exametazime, see the manufacturer's product information.
General:
- The reagent kit is approved for use by persons licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency pursuant to 32 Illinois Code Administration Section, Section 330.260(a) and 335.4010 or under equivalent licenses of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or an Agreement State.
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