Rubidium rb 82 (Intravenous)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 19, 2022.
High Level Radiation Exposure with Use of Incorrect EluentUsing the incorrect eluent can cause high Strontium (Sr) 82 and Sr 85 breakthrough levels.Use only additive-free 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP to elute the generator.Immediately stop the patient infusion and permanently discontinue the use of the affected CardioGen-82 generator if the incorrect solution is used to elute the generator.Evaluate the patient’s radiation absorbed dose and monitor for the effects of radiation to critical organs such as bone marrow.Excess Radiation Exposure with Failure to Follow the Eluate Testing ProtocolExcess radiation exposure occurs when the levels of Sr 82 or Sr 85 in the rubidium Rb 82 chloride injection exceed limits.Record eluate volume, including waste and test volumes.Strictly adhere to the generator eluate testing protocol.Stop using the generator if it reaches any of its Expiration Limits .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Cardiogen-82 Generator
- Ruby-Fill Generator
Available Dosage Forms:
- Kit
Therapeutic Class: Diagnostic Agent, Radiopharmaceutical Imaging
Uses for rubidium rb 82
Rubidium Rb 82 injection is used in adults to help diagnose heart disease. It is used in a procedure called a positron emission tomography (PET) scan to help your doctor see an image of your heart. Rubidium rb 82 shows how much blood is getting to your heart muscle when you are resting or exercising (stressed). Rubidium Rb 82 belongs to the group of medicines called radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive agents).
Rubidium rb 82 will be used only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using rubidium rb 82
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For rubidium rb 82, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to rubidium rb 82 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 have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of rubidium Rb 82 injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of rubidium Rb 82 injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related heart problems, which may require caution in patients receiving rubidium Rb 82 injection.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
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 ..
