Radium Ra 223 dichloride
Generic name: radium Ra 223 dichloride [ RAY-dee-um-Ra-223 dye-KLOR-ide ]
Brand name: Xofigo
Dosage form: intravenous solution (-)
Drug class:Therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
What is radium Ra 223 dichloride?
Radium Ra 223 dichloride is used to treat prostate cancer that has spread to the bones and cannot be treated with surgery.
Radium Ra 223 dichloride may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
radium Ra 223 dichloride can increase your risk of bleeding or infection. You will need frequent medical tests.
Before taking this medicine
Radium Ra 223 dichloride can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects if you father a child while using this medicine. Use condoms while you are being treated with this medicine and for at least 6 months after treatment ends.
Your sex partner should also use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 6 months after your last dose. Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs during this time.
This medicine may affect fertility (your ability to have children). However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because radium Ra 223 dichloride can harm an unborn baby.
How is Ra 223 dichloride given?
Radium Ra 223 dichloride is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Radium Ra 223 dichloride is usually given once every 4 weeks for a total of 6 injections. Your doctor will determine how long to treat you with radium Ra 223 dichloride.
Radium Ra 223 dichloride can lower your blood cell counts. Your blood will need to be tested often. Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results.
After you are treated with radium Ra 223 dichloride, your body fluids (urine, stools, vomit) will contain radioactive materials. Use a toilet rather than a urinal and sit on the toilet while urinating. Flush the toilet several times with the lid down after use.
Always wash your hands after using the bathroom. Avoid handling any clean-up of your stools or urine without wearing latex rubber gloves. If another person is handling your stools or urine, they should wear rubber gloves, disposable medical gown, eye protection, and a mask to cover the nose and mouth.
When cleaning any spills of bodily fluid, use only disposable cleaning cloths that can be flushed down a toilet. Ask your doctor or health department how to dispose of any bodily fluid spills that cannot be flushed down a toilet.
Wash any soiled clothing separately from the laundry of other people in your home.
Radium Ra 223 dichloride doses are based on weight. Your dose needs may ch...
