Xenon Xe-133 Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 10 mCi; 20 mCi
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Diagnostic
Pulmonary function including imaging (assuming 70 kg adult patient): 74 to 1110 MBq (2 to 30 mCi) in 3 liters of air
Cerebral blood flow (assuming 70 kg adult patient): 370 to 1110 MBq (10 to 30 mCi) in 3 liters of air
Comments: Patient dose should be measured by a suitable radioactivity calibration system immediately prior to administration.
Use: Evaluation of pulmonary function, imaging the lungs, and assessment of cerebral flow
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
General:
- The contents of the vial are radioactive. Adequate shielding and handling precautions should be used.
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