Technescan Sestamibi TM
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Active ingredients: tetrakis (2-methoxyisobutylisonitrile) copper(1) tetrafluoroborate
Pack: Technescan Sestamibi 1 mg powder for injection, 5 vials
Brand name
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: TECHNESCAN SESTAMIBI kit for the preparation of technetium [99m Tc] sestamibi injectionDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
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Technetium [99m Tc] Sestamibi is indicated for use in conjunction with stress testing as an adjunct in the diagnosis of ischaemic heart disease. In these patients additional information about ventricular function may be derived by using the first pass technique. Technetium [99m Tc] Sestamibi is indicated as a second line diagnostic aid to assist in the evaluation of patients for whom mammography is inconclusive.
How to use this medicine
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This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- White to almost white lyophilised powder or pellet
Storage conditions
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- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Reconstituted Solution see label for shelf life
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
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We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for this medicine. You can ask your pharmacist.This medicine is
Reporting side effects
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