Samarium Sm 153 Lexidronam IV
Generic Name: SAMARIUM SM-153/LEXIDRONAM - INJECTION
Pronounced: (sa-MARE-ee-um SM 153/lexi-DROH-nam)
Samarium Sm 153 Lexidronam IV Uses
This product contains a radioactive medication. It is used to
treat pain caused by cancer that has spread to the bone. It may
help to make you more comfortable and may allow you to decrease the
amount of pain medications you take.
How To Use Samarium Sm 153 Lexidronam IV
This medication is injected into a vein as directed by your
doctor. The dosage is based on your weight. Because this medication
is radioactive, it is given only by specially trained health care
professionals who must follow all proper use and handling
instructions.
Radioactive drug will be present in your urine for several hours
after you receive the dose. Too much radiation can damage the
bladder, so it is important to make sure the medication passes out
of the bladder as soon as possible. Therefore, drink at least 2
glasses (16 ounces or 500 milliliters) of water or other fluid
before receiving this medication, and urinate as often as possible
after receiving the dose. Your doctor may decide to give these
fluids by vein. Consult your doctor for details.
Also, to make sure you and those around you are exposed to as
little radiation as possible, take the following precautions for at
least 12 hours after the dose. Use a toilet instead of a urinal,
and flush the toilet several times after each use. Clean up any
blood and spilled urine immediately. Wash your hands thoroughly
after urinating or coming in contact with blood. If blood or urine
gets onto clothing, wash the clothing separately from other
clothes, or store them safely in a separate place for 1 to 2 weeks
to give the radiation time to become less harmful. Consult your
doctor or pharmacist for more information.
You may have mild, temporary worsening of pain within the first
3 days after receiving the dose. You may start to feel pain relief
1 week after the dose. The best pain relief generally occurs after
3 to 4 weeks. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the use of
other pain medications for sudden attacks of pain.
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