Technetium tc 99m sulfurcolloid (Oral)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 31, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Cis Sulfur Colloid
• Technetium TC 99m TSC

Available Dosage Forms:

• Kit

Uses for technetium tc 99m sulfurcolloid

Technetium Tc 99m sulfur colloid 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 sulfur colloid is used to help your doctor see an image of your esophagus, stomach, and lungs to see how well they are working. Technetium tc 99m sulfurcolloid is used to help diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease and pulmonary aspiration.

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

Before using technetium tc 99m sulfurcolloid

In deciding to use a diagnostic test, any risks of the test must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. Also, other things may affect test results. For this test, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to technetium tc 99m sulfurcolloid or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of technetium Tc 99m sulfur colloid in children.

Geriatric

Although appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of technetium Tc 99m sulfur colloid have not been performed in the geriatric population, no geriatric-specific problems have been documented to date.

Breastfeeding

Studies suggest that this medication may alter milk production or composition. If an alternative to this medication is not prescribed, you should monitor the infant for side effects and adequate milk intake.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this diagnostic test. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Cancer—Use with caution. May make this condition worse.

Proper use of technetium tc 99m sulfurcolloid

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