Metastron (intravenous, injection)

Metastron (intravenous, injection)

Metastron (intravenous, injection)

Possible uses for Metastron

Strontium Chloride Sr 89 is used to relieve bone pain that can occur with certain types of cancer. The radioactive strontium is absorbed into the bone cancer area and emits radiation that helps relieve pain.

Strontium chloride Sr 89 should only be administered by or under the direct supervision of a physician with specialized training in nuclear medicine or radiation oncology.

Before using Metastron

When deciding whether to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the benefits it produces. This is a decision that you and your doctor will make. The following should be noted with this medicine:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your doctor if you have other allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatrics

Studies of this medicine have only been conducted in adult patients and there is no specific information about its use in children.

geriatrics

Strontium chloride Sr 89 has been used in older people and has not been shown to cause any different side effects or problems in older people than in younger adults.

Breastfeeding

There are insufficient studies in women to determine the risk to infants when using this drug while breast-feeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Drug interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines can be used together, although interactions may occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your doctor if you are taking other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken during or near food or consumption of certain foods because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain medications can also lead to interactions. Discuss using your medicine with food, alcohol or tobacco with your doctor.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of Strontium Chloride Sr 89. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems.

Correct use of Metastron

Your doctor may give you special instructions to follow to prepare for your treatment. If you do not understand these or have not received such instructions, ask your doctor first.

If you have problems controlling your bladder, tell your doctor before receiving Strontium Chloride Sr 89. Special precautions must be taken to prevent contamination of clothing, bedding and the environment.

dosage

The dose of this medicine is different for different patients. Follow your doctor's instructions or the label directions. The following information includes average doses of this medicine only. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to.

The amount of medicine you take depends on the strength of the medicine. In addition, the number of doses you take each day, the time between doses, and how long you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

Precautions when using Metastron

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and to check for any unwanted side effects. You may need to have regular blood tests.

Follow these guidelines for one week after taking Strontium Chloride Sr 89 to reduce the risk of contaminating other people or the environment:

• Benutzen Sie, sofern vorhanden, eine normale Toilette anstelle eines Urinals.
• Strontiumchlorid Sr 89 wird im Urin und im Kot ausgeschieden. Um eine Kontamination Ihrer häuslichen Umgebung zu verhindern, spülen Sie die Toilette nach der Benutzung zweimal.
• Wischen Sie verschütteten Urin mit einem Tuch ab und spülen Sie ihn weg.
• Waschen Sie Ihre Hände, nachdem Sie die Toilette benutzt oder gereinigt haben.
• Waschen Sie Ihre Kleidung und Bettwäsche sofort, wenn sie mit Urin oder Blut verschmutzt sind. Waschen Sie sie getrennt von anderen Kleidungsstücken.
• Wenn Sie sich schneiden, waschen Sie das vergossene Blut ab.

Strontium chloride Sr 89 may temporarily reduce the number of white blood cells in your blood, increasing the risk of infection. It can also reduce the number of platelets needed for proper blood clotting. If your blood counts become unusually low, you can take certain precautions to reduce your risk of infection or bleeding, such as:

• Bei ungewöhnlich niedriger Anzahl weißer Blutkörperchen:
  • Wenn möglich, meiden Sie Menschen mit Infektionen. Wenden Sie sich sofort an Ihren Arzt, wenn Sie glauben, eine Infektion zu bekommen, oder wenn Sie Fieber oder Schüttelfrost, Husten oder Heiserkeit, Schmerzen im unteren Rücken oder in den Seiten oder schmerzhaftes oder erschwertes Wasserlassen verspüren.
  • Seien Sie vorsichtig, wenn Sie eine normale Zahnbürste, Zahnseide oder einen Zahnstocher verwenden. Ihr Arzt, Zahnarzt oder das medizinische Fachpersonal empfiehlt Ihnen möglicherweise andere Methoden zur Reinigung Ihrer Zähne und Ihres Zahnfleisches. Fragen Sie Ihren Arzt, bevor Sie zahnärztliche Eingriffe durchführen lassen.
  • Berühren Sie nicht Ihre Augen oder die Innenseite Ihrer Nase, es sei denn, Sie haben sich gerade die Hände gewaschen und in der Zwischenzeit nichts anderes berührt.
• Bei ungewöhnlich niedrigem Blutplättchenspiegel:
  • Achten Sie darauf, sich nicht zu schneiden, wenn Sie scharfe Gegenstände wie einen Rasierhobel oder Finger- oder Zehennagelschneider verwenden.
  • Vermeiden Sie Kontaktsportarten oder andere Situationen, in denen es zu Blutergüssen oder Verletzungen kommen kann.

Metastron side effects

In addition to the necessary effects, a medicine may also have some undesirable effects. When using Strontium Chloride Sr 89 in the recommended dosage, side effects are usually rare. However, some patients may experience blood problems, such as a decrease in the number of white blood cells or platelets.

Consult your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rarely

• Schwarzer, teeriger Stuhl
• Blut im Urin oder Stuhl
• Husten oder Heiserkeit
• Fieber oder Schüttelfrost
• Schmerzen im unteren Rücken oder an der Seite
• schmerzhaftes oder schwieriges Wasserlassen
• Punktgenaue rote Flecken auf der Haut
• ungewöhnliche Blutungen oder Blutergüsse

Some side effects may occur that usually do not require medical attention. These side effects may disappear during treatment as your body gets used to the medicine. Your doctor may also be able to give you ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects persist or are bothersome, or if you have any questions, contact your doctor:

More common

• Spülung
• Zunahme der Knochenschmerzen

Some patients may also experience other side effects not listed. If you notice other side effects, contact your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Commonly used brand names

In the USA

• Metastron

Available dosage forms:

• Lösung

Therapeutic Class: Radiopharmaceutical, Antineoplastic

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