Xenon Xe-133 Dosage

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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