Xenon Xe 129 Hyperpolarized Dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Imaging of Lung

Dose: 75 mL to 100 mL Dose Equivalent (DE) by oral inhalation

Comments: The manufacturer's package insert should be consulted for additional dosing and preparation information.

Use: For use with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate lung ventilation

Usual Pediatric Dose for Imaging of Lung

Oral inhalation:
12 years to less than 18 years: 75 mL to 100 mL Dose Equivalent (DE)

Comments: The manufacturer's package insert should be consulted for additional dosing and preparation information.

Use: For use with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate lung ventilation

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS: None

Pediatric Statement:

• Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.
• Although supportive safety data are available for pediatric patients 6 years to less than 12 years of age, use is not approved in this age group because the age-appropriate dose cannot be accurately administered.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

General:

• The manufacturer's package insert should be consulted for important dosing, preparation, and administration information.

Storage:

• This agent should be stored at 20 to 25C (68 to 77F) for no more than 5 minutes after final Dose Equivalent (DE) measurement.

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