ultra-technekow v4
Pharmaranks rates Ultra-Technekow V4 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Ultra-Technekow V4 (Technetium Tc-99m Sodium Pertechnetate Generator) is a medication supplied as an injection, solution.
Technetium Tc-99m Sodium Pertechnetate Generator · by Curium
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Technetium Tc-99m Sodium Pertechnetate Generator
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Technetium TC-99M Sodium Pertechnetate Generator 0.25-3 CI/GENERATOR · Technetium TC-99M Sodium Pertechnetate Generator 1-19 CI/GENERATOR
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Curium
- FDA application
- NDA017243
What is Ultra-Technekow V4?
From the FDA label:The Ultra-Technekow ™ V4 Generator is prepared with fission-produced molybdenum Mo-99 adsorbed onto alumina in a column shielded by lead, tungsten, or depleted uranium. The column assembly and shielding are encased in a plastic container that is covered with a plastic elution hood. The elution hood has an opening for the column assembly double inlet needles and an opening for the single outlet needle. The needles accommodate the sterile eluant vials that contain 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection and sterile evacuated collection vials. A sterile vial containing a bacteriostat is supplied with the generator for the customer to aseptically seal the outlet needle after each elution. This terminally sterilized generator provides a closed system for the production of sterile metastable technetium Tc-99m, which is produced by the decay of molybdenum Mo-99. Incorporated between the column outlet and the collection vial is a sterile 0.22 micrometer filter. Sterile, non-pyrogenic isotonic solutions of Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m Injection in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection can be obtained conveniently by periodic aseptic elution of the generator. These solutions should be clear, colorless, and free from any particulate matter. The Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m Injection is suitable for intravenous injection and direct instillation. The carrier-free solution may be used as is, or diluted to…
How to use
Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m is administered by intravenous injection. When imaging the nasolacrimal drainage system, instill the Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m by the use of a device such as a micropipette or similar method which will ensure the accuracy of the dose. For imaging the urinary bladder and ureters (direct isotopic cystography), the Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m is administered by direct instillation aseptically into the bladder via a urethral catheter, following which the catheter is flushed with approximately 200 mL of sterile saline directly into the bladder. The suggested dose ranges employed for various diagnostic indications in the average ADULT PATIENT (70 kg) are as follows: Vesico-ureteral imaging: 18.5 to 37 MBq (0.5 to 1 mCi) Thyroid gland imaging: 37 to 370 MBq (1 to 10 mCi) Salivary gland imaging: 37 to 185 MBq (1 to 5 mCi) Nasolacrimal drainage system: Maximum dose of 3.7 MBq (100 µCi) The recommended dosages in PEDIATRIC PATIENTS are: Vesico-ureteral imaging: 18.5 to 37 MBq (0.5 to 1 mCi) Thyroid gland imaging: 2.22 to 2.96 MBq (60 to 80 µCi) per kg body weight The patient dose should be measured by a suitable radioactivity calibration system immediately prior to administration. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit. If the solution is…
Side effects
Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis have been reported infrequently following the administration of Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m.
Warnings
Important safety information
Radiation risks associated with the use of Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m are greater in pediatric patients than in adults and, in general, the younger the patient 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 pediatric patients. Long-term cumulative radiation exposure may be associated with an increased risk of cancer. Only use generator eluant specified for use with the Ultra-Technekow ™ V4 Generator. Do not use any other generator eluant or saline from any other source.
Who should not take Ultra-Technekow V4
None.
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
- How is Ultra-Technekow V4 rated?
- pharmaranks gives Ultra-Technekow V4 a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Ultra-Technekow V4?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Ultra-Technekow V4. 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 Ultra-Technekow V4?
- Ultra-Technekow V4 is marketed by Curium. You can see Curium's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Ultra-Technekow V4 a brand-name or generic drug?
- Ultra-Technekow V4 is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Technetium Tc-99m Sodium Pertechnetate Generator.
- Is Ultra-Technekow V4 available over the counter?
- No. Ultra-Technekow V4 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 Ultra-Technekow V4 come in?
- Ultra-Technekow V4 is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Ultra-Technekow V4 FDA-registered?
- Ultra-Technekow V4 is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA017243. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Ultra-Technekow V4 been recalled by the FDA?
- Ultra-Technekow V4 has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Ultra-Technekow V4 safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Ultra-Technekow V4 a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Ultra-Technekow V4?
- Ultra-Technekow V4'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. 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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