| What is NeoTect used for? NeoTect is a radioactive
imaging test used to evaluate certain lung lesions in patients
who test positive for lung lesions using other imaging tests
(e.g., CT or MRI) and have been diagnosed with cancer or have
a strong likelihood of cancer. NeoTect identifies certain cells
that may be associated with lung cancer and sometimes with other
conditions.
Special Warnings with NeoTect:
If there is a history of drug reactions or allergies,
emergency equipment and health care professionals trained
to recognize and treat severe allergic reactions should be
available when NeoTect is given.
General Precautions with NeoTect:
- The contents of NeoTect Kit are mixed with a radioactive
solution by a health care practitioner. NeoTect is a radioactive
drug and must be handled with care. Appropriate safety measures
should be taken to minimize exposure to clinical personnel
and to the patient. NeoTect should be given only by doctors
who are licensed to use radioactive drugs.
- If you have diabetes or have been diagnosed with
tumors in the cells that secrete insulin, tell your doctor.
When you are given NeoTect, tell your doctor if you experience
symptoms of very low blood sugar.
- To decrease the radiation absorbed by the bladder,
you should drink at least an 8 oz. glass of water before
NeoTect injection to ensure frequent urination during the
first few hours after the test. The radioactive drug generally
is eliminated over about 24 hours, with the majority occurring
during the first 4 hours.
- If you are unable to control your urination completely,
your doctor may insert a bladder catheter (tube) to minimize
the risk of radioactive contamination of your clothing and
bed linen.
- To protect yourself and others, you need to take
the following precautions for 12 hours after your dose of
NeoTect:
- Use a toilet and not a urinal
- Flush the toilet several times after each use
- Clean up any spilled urine immediately
- Wash your hands thoroughly after each time you
go to the toilet
- If blood, urine, or feces gets onto clothing
or linens, the clothing or linens should be washed separately
What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?
Tell your health care provider if you are trying to
become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
If you are breast-feeding, it is recommended that you switch
to infant formula while NeoTect is given and until the radioactive
drug is eliminated from your body.
What are some possible side effects of NeoTect?
(This is NOT a complete list of side effects
reported with NeoTect. Your health care provider can discuss
with you a more complete list of side effects.)
NeoTect is generally well tolerated. Your health care
provider can discuss with you a more complete list of possible
side effects.
For more detailed information about NeoTect, ask your health
care provider.
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