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Technetium Tc-99m medronate

Generic Name
Technetium Tc-99m medronate
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
CH6O8P2Tc
CAS Number
121524-79-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
X89XV46R07

Overview

Technetium (99mTc) medronic acid is a pharmaceutical product used in nuclear medicine imaging. It is composed of a technetium ion complexed with medronic acid, a type of bisphosphonate. Like other bisphosphonates used in the treatment of osteoporosis, medronic acid binds to the hydroxyapatite crystals within bone, and in this way localizes the drug to bone for delineation of areas of altered osteogenesis. Following intravenous injection, single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is performed to detect the gamma ray emmitted by the decay of Technetium-99m to Technetium-99.

Background

Technetium (99mTc) medronic acid is a pharmaceutical product used in nuclear medicine imaging. It is composed of a technetium ion complexed with medronic acid, a type of bisphosphonate. Like other bisphosphonates used in the treatment of osteoporosis, medronic acid binds to the hydroxyapatite crystals within bone, and in this way localizes the drug to bone for delineation of areas of altered osteogenesis. Following intravenous injection, single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is performed to detect the gamma ray emmitted by the decay of Technetium-99m to Technetium-99.

Indication

Technetium Tc 99m Medronate is indicated for use as a bone imaging agent to delineate areas of altered osteogenesis.

Associated Conditions

  • Altered osteogenesis

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FDA Approved Products

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Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Medronate
INTRAVENOUS
20 mg in 1 1
2020/11/13
65857-505
Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99M Medronate
INTRAVENOUS
20 mg in 10 mL
2020/04/01
45567-0040

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