Complete adverse effect profile including incidence rates and management
Important Safety Information
This is not a complete list of all possible side effects. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any unexpected symptoms. For serious or life-threatening side effects, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
ADVERSE REACTIONS Aseptic meningitis and pyrogenic reactions have been rarely (less than 0.4%) observed following cisternography with Pentetate lndium Disodium In
One death has been reported to have occurred within 20 minutes following the administration of Pentetate Indium Disodium In 111 and appears to be drug related.
In addition, two cases of septic meningitis have also been reported.
There have also been reports of skin reactions and vomiting following administration of Pentetate lndium Disodium In
Relationship of the drug to these latter occurrences has not been established.
WARNINGS The contents of the vial are radioactive.
Adequate shielding of the preparation must be maintained at all times.
Since the drug is excreted by the kidneys, caution should be exercised in patients with severely impaired renal function.
Like all medications, Indium Dtpa In 111 can cause side effects. However, not everyone who takes this medication will experience them. Many side effects are dose-dependent and may improve as your body adjusts to the medication. Others may require dose adjustment or medical attention.
Contact your healthcare provider promptly if you experience:
Seek immediate emergency medical care if you experience signs of: