Technetium Tc 99m Tetrofosmin and Verapamil
Determining the interaction of Technetium Tc 99m Tetrofosmin and Verapamil and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Before you undergo any imaging procedure where tetrofosmin may be used, let your doctor know if you are currently receiving verapamil. Treatment with medications like verapamil may interfere with the imaging results. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:MONITOR: Drugs such as beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and nitrates may influence myocardial function and blood flow. Their effects on imaging results have not been studied, but may theoretically lead to false negatives in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease.
MANAGEMENT: Clinicians should consider concomitant medications that may influence myocardial function and blood flow when assessing images.
- "Product Information. Myoview (tetrofosmin)." GE Healthcare, Princeton, NJ.
Generic Name: tetrofosmin
Brand name: Myoview
Synonyms: Tetrofosmin
Generic Name: verapamil
Brand name: Calan, Isoptin SR, Verelan, Isoptin, Calan SR, Isoptin IV, Covera-HS, Verelan PM
Synonyms: n.a.
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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