Country: Australia
Language: English
Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
Gallium(67Ga) citrate; Gallium (67Ga)
1 GALLIUM [ 67 GA] CITRATE INJECTION BP WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET This leaflet answers some common questions about Gallium ( 67 Ga) injection. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of you talking to your nuclear medicine physician or specialist. All medicines have potential risks and benefits associated with their use. Your nuclear medicine physician or specialist has weighed the small risks of you being treated with Gallium ( 67 Ga) against the benefits it is expected you will receive from it. If you have any concerns about being given this injection, discuss them with your nuclear medicine physician or specialist. KEEP THIS LEAFLET. You may need to read it again. WHAT IS GALLIUM ( 67 GA) INJECTION USED FOR Gallium ( 67 Ga) Citrate BP is a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical, which emits small amount of energy similar to the X -ray, which can be detected with a special camera, called a “gamma camera”. There are many reasons for having a Gallium scan. The most common reasons are to investigate whether there is an area of localised infection in the body or to detect the location of certain types of tumours. Ask your nuclear medicine physician or specialist to explain why you have been referred for a Gallium scan. For more information ask for a copy of the booklet “Nuclear Medicine – Answering your Questions” available from the hospital, clinic or the supplier. HOW IS GALLIUM ( 67 GA) INJECTION GIVEN It is given as an injection into a vein in your arm. You may feel a slight sting from the needle but the i Read the complete document