Technescan HDP

Technetium Tc 99m oxidronate contributes to a patient’s overall long-term cumulative radiation exposure. Long-term cumulative radiation exposure is associated with an increased risk of cancer. Ensure safe drug handling to protect patients and healthcare providers from unintentional radiation exposure. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, Radiation Safety-Drug Handling.) To minimize radiation dose to the bladder, encourage patients to drink fluids before and after administration and to void immediately before the examination and as often thereafter as possible for the next 4 to 6 hours.

No long-term animal studies have been performed to evaluate carcinogenic or mutagenic potential or whether technetium Tc 99m oxidronate affects fertility in males and females.

Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with technetium Tc 99m oxidronate. It is also not known whether technetium Tc 99m oxidronate can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity.

All radiopharmaceuticals, including Tehnescan HDP, have the potential to cause fetal harm depending on the fetal stage of development and the magnitude of the radiation dose. If considering Technescan HDP administration to a pregnant woman, inform the patient about the potential for adverse pregnancy outcomes based on the radiation dose from technetium Tc 99m oxidronate and the gestational timing of exposure.

Technetium-99m is excreted in human milk during lactation, therefore formula feedings should be substituted for breast feedings.

Technescan HDP, after radiolabeling with sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m, is indicated for skeletal imaging to demonstrate areas of altered osteogenesis in pediatric patients.

The relatively higher effective dose and radiation exposure of the epiphyses in growing bone should be considered in pediatric patients. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, Radiation Dosimetry).

This drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function.

After radiolabeling of Technescan HDP, the reaction vial contains Technetium Tc 99m Oxidronate Injection. Handle Technetium Tc 99m Oxidronate Injection with appropriate safety measures to minimize radiation exposure. (See PRECAUTIONS, General.) Use waterproof gloves, effective radiation shielding, and other appropriate safety measures when preparing and handling Technetium Tc 99m Oxidronate Injection.

Radiopharmaceuticals should be used by or under the control of healthcare providers who are qualified by specific training and experience in the safe use and handling of radionuclides, and whose experience and training have been approved by the appropriate governmental agency authorized to license the use of radionuclides.

Adults

The recommended amount of radioactivity of Technetium Tc 99m Oxidronate Injection in adults is 555 MBq (15 mCi) with a range of 370 MBq to 740 MBq (10 mCi to 20 mCi).

The maximum dose of oxidronate sodium in adults is 2 mg.

Pediatric Patients

The recommended amount of radioactivity of Technetium Tc 99m Oxidronate Injection in pediatric patients is 7.4 MBq/kg to 13 MBq/kg (0.20 mCi/kg to 0.35 mCi/kg).

The recommended minimum and maximum activity in pediatric patients are 37 MBq (1 mCi) and 740 MBq (20 mCi), respectively. The maximum dose of oxidronate sodium in pediatric patients is 2 mg.

• Measure the patient dose with a dose calibrator just prior to administration.
• Administer the dose intravenously by slow injection 1 hour to 4 hours before imaging.
• To minimize radiation dose to the bladder, encourage the patients to drink fluids before and after administration of Technetium Tc 99m Oxidronate Injection and to void immediately before the examination and as often thereafter as possible for the next 6 hours. (See PRECAUTIONS, General.)

Procedural Precautions

• The contents of the vial are intended only for use in the preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Oxidronate Injection and are NOT to be administered directly to the patient.
• The components of the kit are sterile and non-pyrogenic. Follow the directions carefully and adhere to strict aseptic procedures during preparation.
• Sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m injection that contains an oxidizing agent or 0.9% sodium chloride injection containing preservatives is not suitable for use in the preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Oxidronate Injection.
• Wear waterproof gloves during the entire preparation procedure and during subsequent patient dose withdrawals from the reaction vial.
• Make all transfers of sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m injection using an adequately shielded syringe.
• Keep the prepared Technetium Tc 99m Oxidronate Injection in the lead vial shield with fitted lead cover in place during the useful life of the radioactive preparation. Make all withdrawals and injection of the Technetium Tc 99m Oxidronate Injection with an adequately shielded syringe.
• If the dose is for a single adult patient or for pediatric patients, see Directions for the Preparation of a Single Adult Dose or Pediatric Dose(s).

Directions for the Preparation of Adult Doses

1. Remove the plastic disc from the Technescan HDP vial and swab the rubber septum with an alcohol swab or a suitable bacteriostatic agent to disinfect the surface.
2. Place the vial in a lead vial shield. Add 3 mL to 6 mL of sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m injection and secure with a fitted lead cover. In choosing the amount of sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m injection radioactivity to be used, the number of doses desired, the activity of each dose, and radioactive decay must be taken into account. The recommended maximum activity of sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m injection to be added to the vial is 11,100 MBq (300 mCi).
3. Shake the vial gently, for approximately 30 seconds, to ensure complete dissolution.
4. Using proper shielding, visually inspect the reaction vial. The resulting solution should be clear and free of particulate matter. If not, do not use the product.
5. Assay the product in a suitable dose calibrator and record the time, date of preparation, and the activity of the Technetium Tc 99m Oxidronate Injection on the radioassay information label and affix it to the vial.
6. Determine the radiochemical purity prior to administration.
7. Store the reaction vial upright in the lead vial shield with fitted lead cover in place at room temperature, 20°C to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Use within 8 hours of radiolabeling.
8. Dispose of unused material in a safe manner in accordance with applicable regulations.

Directions for the Preparation of a Single Adult Dose or Pediatric Dose(s)

a. Remove the plastic cap from the Technescan HDP vial and swab the rubber septum with an alcohol swab or a suitable bacteriostatic agent to disinfect the surface.

b. Add 3 mL to 6 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride injection. Shake the vial gently for approximately 30 seconds to assure complete dissolution.

c. Withdraw and discard all but approximately 1 mL of the solution.

d. Place the vial in a lead vial shield. Add an appropriate amount of sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m injection for a single adult dose or for one or more pediatric doses and shake gently. No more than 1,480 MBq (40 mCi) should be added to the vial when preparing multiple pediatric doses.

e. Proceed with steps 4 through 8 above.