Strontium chloride Sr-89
- Generic Name
- Strontium chloride Sr-89
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- Cl2Sr
- CAS Number
- 38270-90-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 5R78837D4A
Overview
Strontium chloride (Sr-89), initially FDA-approved in 1993, is used as a paliative therapeutic option to help relieve the pain from bone metastases. Strontium chloride is mainly used in cases of metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer. Bone metastases is a common and severe complication presented in advanced stages of the disease. It is usually presented mainly in patients with prostatic and breast cancer, as well as in cancer of lung, bladder and thyroid. There has been some cases of apparent tumor regression which has given it a potential tumoricidal effect.
Background
Strontium chloride (Sr-89), initially FDA-approved in 1993, is used as a paliative therapeutic option to help relieve the pain from bone metastases. Strontium chloride is mainly used in cases of metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer. Bone metastases is a common and severe complication presented in advanced stages of the disease. It is usually presented mainly in patients with prostatic and breast cancer, as well as in cancer of lung, bladder and thyroid. There has been some cases of apparent tumor regression which has given it a potential tumoricidal effect.
Indication
Strontium-89 Chloride Injection is indicated as a paliative for the relief of bone pain in patients with skeletal metastases. It is impotant to confirm the presence of bone metastases prior the beginning of therapy.
Associated Conditions
- Bone pain
Clinical Trials
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FDA Approved Products
Product Name | Manufacturer | Route | Strength | Approved | NDC Code |
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STRONTIUM CHLORIDE Sr-89 | Q BioMed Inc | INTRAVENOUS | 1 mCi in 1 mL | 2020/01/20 | 72928-089 |
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