MPI DTPA and Utira-C

• Generic Name: pentetate calcium trisodium
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names:

Technetium Tc 99m pentetate 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 pentetate injection is used to help your doctor see an image of your kidneys and assess how well they are working. It is also used to help your doctor see an image of your brain.

Technetium Tc 99m pentetate injection is also used to help your doctor see an image of your lungs, to see how well they are working and to evaluate patients with blood clots in the lungs.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor with specialized training in nuclear medicine.

• Generic Name: hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate / sodium biphosphate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Azuphen MB, Hyolev MB, Phosphasal, UR N-C, Uramit MB, Urelle, Uribel, Urimar-T, Urin D/S, Uro-L, Ustell, Utira-C, Uro-MP, Vilamit MB, Vilevev MB, UR N-C, Urelle, Uretron D/S, Urin DS, Uro-458, UroAv-81, UroAv-B, Uticap, Utrona-C

Hyoscyamine produces many effects in the body, including relief from muscle spasms.

Methenamine and methylene blue work as mild antiseptics that fight bacteria in the urine and bladder.

Phenyl salicylate is a mild pain reliever.

Sodium biphosphate is a form of phosphorus, which is a naturally occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body.

Utira-C is a combination medicine used to treat bladder irritation (pain, spasms, inflammation) caused by urinary tract infection. Utira-C is also used to prevent bladder discomfort during a medical procedure.

Utira-C may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.