Iobenguane I-131
Generic name: Iobenguane I-131
Brand names: Azedra
Dosage form: intravenous solution (-)
Drug class:
Therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
Usage of Iobenguane I-131
Iobenguane I-131 is a radiopharmaceutical (RAY dee oh far ma SOO tik al) medicine that is used to treat a certain type of adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma).
Iobenguane I-131 is also used to treat a rare type of nerve cell tumor (paraganglioma) that can spread throughout the body.
Iobenguane I-131 is for use in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.
Iobenguane I-131 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Iobenguane I-131 side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Iobenguane I-131 may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects of iobenguane I-131 may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before taking Iobenguane I-131
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Using iobenguane I-131 may increase your risk of developing other cancers, such as leukemia. Ask your doctor about this risk.
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Iobenguane I-131 can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is receiving this medicine.
This medicine may affect fertility (ability to have children) in both men and women. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because iobenguane I-131 can harm an unborn baby.
Do not breast-feed while using this medicine, and for at least 80 days after your last dose.
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Warnings
Both men and women using iobenguane I-131 should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Iobenguane I-131 can harm an unborn baby if the mother or father is receiving this medicine.
If you are a woman, keep using birth control for at least 7 months after your last dose. If you are a man, keep using birth control for at least 4 months after your last dose.
What other drugs will affect Iobenguane I-131
Some medicines can interfere with the quality of images produced by iobenguane I-131. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you recently stopped using, especially:
This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect iobenguane I-131. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
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