Strontium Chloride Sr 89 (Therapeutic)
Brand Names : Metastron
CategoryDescriptionStrontium chloride Sr 89 (STRON-shee-um KLOR-ide) is a radiopharmaceutical ((ray-dee-oh-far-ma-SOO-ti-kal))
.
Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents that may be used to diagnose some
diseases by studying the function of the body's organs or to treat certain
diseases.
Strontium chloride Sr 89 is used to help relieve the bone pain that may
occur with certain kinds of cancer. The radioactive strontium is taken up
in the bone cancer area and gives off radiation that helps provide relief
of pain.
Strontium chloride Sr 89 is to be given only by or under the direct supervision
of a doctor with specialized training in nuclear medicine or radiation oncology.
It is available in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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