technelite
Technelite (Technetium Tc-99m Sodium Pertechnetate Generator) is a medication supplied as an injection, solution.
Technetium Tc-99m Sodium Pertechnetate Generator · by Shine
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Technetium Tc-99m Sodium Pertechnetate Generator
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Technetium TC-99M Sodium Pertechnetate Generator 0.0083-2.7 CI/GENERATOR · Technetium TC-99M Sodium Pertechnetate Generator 1-20 CI/GENERATOR
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Shine
- FDA application
- NDA017771
What is Technelite?
From the FDA label:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m Injection, as eluted according to the elution instructions with Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. TECHNELITE ® , Technetium Tc 99m Generator, is in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP as a sterile, non-pyrogenic, diagnostic radiopharmaceutical suitable for intravenous injection and direct instillation. The pH is 4.5-7.5. The eluate should be clear, colorless, and free from visible foreign material. Each eluate of the TECHNELITE ® , Technetium Tc 99m Generator should not contain more than 0.0056MBq (0.15 microcuries) of Molybdenum Mo99 per 37MBq (1 millicurie) of Technetium Tc 99m per administered dose at the time of administration, and not more than 10 micrograms of aluminum per milliliter of the Technetium Tc 99m Generator eluate, both of which must be determined by the user before administration. Since the eluate does not contain an antimicrobial agent, it should not be used later than one (1) working day after the elution (12 hours). Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. TECHNELITE ® , Technetium Tc 99m Generator consists of a column containing uranium fission produced Molybdenum Mo99 adsorbed on alumina. The terminally sterilized and sealed column is enclosed in a lead shield; the shield and other components are sealed in a cylindrical plastic container with an attached handle. Built into the top surface are two recessed wells marked SALINE CHARGE and…
How to use
Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m Injection is usually administered by intravascular injection. For imaging the urinary bladder and ureters (direct isotopic cystography), the Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m Injection is administered by direct instillation aseptically into the bladder via a urethral catheter, following which the catheter is flushed with approximately 200 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP directly into the bladder. The dosage employed varies with each diagnostic procedure. When imaging the nasolacrimal drainage system, instill the Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m Injection by the use of a device such as a micropipette or similar method which will ensure the accuracy of the dose. The suggested dose range employed for various diagnostic indications in the average ADULT PATIENT (70kg) is: Vesico-ureteral Imaging 18.5 to 37MBq (0.5 to 1mCi) Thyroid Gland Imaging 37 to 370MBq (1 to 10mCi) Salivary Gland Imaging 37 to 185MBq (1 to 5mCi) Nasolacrimal Drainage System Maximum 3.7MBq (100µCi) The recommended dosage range in PEDIATRIC PATIENTS is: Vesico-ureteral Imaging 18.5 to 37MBq (0.5 to 1mCi) Thyroid Gland Imaging 2.22 to 2.96MBq (60 to 80µCi)/kg body weight The patient dose should be measured by a suitable radioactivity calibration system immediately prior to administration of the dose. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and…
Side effects
Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis have been reported infrequently following the administration of Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m Injection.
Warnings
Important safety information
Radiation risks associated with the use of Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m Injection are greater in children than in adults and, in general, the younger the child, the greater the risk owing to greater absorbed radiation doses and longer life-expectancy. These greater risks should be taken firmly into account in all benefit-risk assessments involving children. Long-term cumulative radiation exposure may be associated with an increased risk of cancer.
Who should not take Technelite
None known.
Dosage forms
Injectable
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is there a coupon or discount for Technelite?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Technelite. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Technelite?
- Technelite is marketed by Shine. You can see Shine's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Technelite a brand-name or generic drug?
- Technelite is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Technetium Tc-99m Sodium Pertechnetate Generator.
- Is Technelite available over the counter?
- No. Technelite is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Technelite come in?
- Technelite is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Technelite FDA-registered?
- Technelite is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA017771. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Technelite safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Technelite. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Technelite?
- Technelite's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis have been reported infrequently following the administration of Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m Injection. Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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