Hyskon high molecular weight and Technetium tc 99m mebrofenin Intravenous

• Generic Name: dextran, high molecular weight
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Dextran 70 6% in 5% Dextrose, Hyskon, Macrodex, Gentran 70, Dextran-HM, Dextran 70 6% in 09% Sodium Chloride

High-molecular weight Hyskon is a plasma volume expander made from natural sources of sugar (glucose). It works by restoring blood plasma lost through severe bleeding. Severe blood loss can decrease oxygen levels and can lead to organ failure, brain damage, coma, and possibly death. Plasma is needed to circulate red blood cells that deliver oxygen throughout the body.

Hyskon is used to treat hypovolemia (decreased volume of circulating blood plasma), that can result from surgery, trauma or injury, severe burns, or other causes of bleeding.

Hyskon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: mebrofenin
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Choletec

Technetium Tc 99m mebrofenin injection is a radiopharmaceutical. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents, which may be used to find and treat certain diseases or to study the function of the body's organs.

Technetium Tc 99m mebrofenin injection is used to help your doctor see an image of your liver, gallbladder, and bile duct to see how well they are working.

Technetium tc 99m mebrofenin is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor with specialized training in nuclear medicine.