Brand name: Metastron TM
Active ingredients: strontium (89sr)
What it is used for
INDICATIONS AS AT 20 MAY 2005 : For the palliation of pain from sclerotic bone metastases secondary to prostate carcinoma in patients who have not responded, or who are no longer responding to conventional therapies, including external beam radiotherapy. As an alternative to external beam therapy for the palliation of pain from bone metastases secondary to prostatic carcinoma at the stage of hormone therapy failure.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous. This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 28 Days.
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Visual appearance
Clear, colourless solution.
Do I need a prescription?
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for this medicine. You can ask your pharmacist.This medicine is
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