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Therapeutic Indication
### Therapeutic indication This medicinal product is for diagnostic use only and the approved indication is scintigraphic imaging, in conjunction with other appropriate imaging modalities, for determining the location of inflammation/infection in peripheral bone in adults with suspected osteomyelitis. Scintimun should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetic foot infection.
Therapeutic Area (MeSH)
ATC Code
V09HA03
ATC Item
technetium (99mTc) antigranulocyte antibody
Pharmacotherapeutic Group
Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals
Active Substance (Summary)
INN / Common Names
| Substance | CAS | Monograph |
|---|---|---|
| besilesomab | N/A | Besilesomab |
EMA Name
Scintimun
Medicine Name
Scintimun
Aliases
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