Radiopharmaceuticals (Diagnostic)
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects,
a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. When radiopharmaceuticals are
used in very small doses to study an organ of the body, side effects are rare
and usually involve an allergic reaction. These effects may occur almost immediately
or a few minutes after the radiopharmaceutical is given. It may be helpful
to note the time when you first notice any side effect. Your doctor, nuclear
medicine physician and/or technologist, or nurse will be prepared to give
you immediate medical attention if needed.
Check with your doctor
or nurse immediately
if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Chills; difficulty breathing; drowsiness (severe); fainting; fast heartbeat; fever; flushing or redness of skin; headache
(severe); nausea or vomiting; skin rash, hives, or itching; stomach pain; swelling of throat, hands, or feet
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in
some patients. If you notice any other effects, note the time when they start
and check with your doctor.
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