Generic name:iobenguane I-131 [ EYE-oh-BEN-gwane ]
Drug class:Therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
What is Azedra?
Azedra is a radiopharmaceutical (RAY dee oh far ma SOO tik al) medicine that is used to treat a certain type of adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma).
Azedra is also used to treat a rare type of nerve cell tumor (paraganglioma) that can spread throughout the body.
Azedra is for use in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.
Azedra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Both men and women using Azedra should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Azedra can harm an unborn baby if the mother or father is receiving this medicine.
If you are a woman, keep using birth control for at least 7 months after your last dose. If you are a man, keep using birth control for at least 4 months after your last dose.
Before taking this medicine
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease; or
if you have routine "INR" or prothrombin time tests.
Using Azedra may increase your risk of developing other cancers, such as leukemia. Ask your doctor about this risk.
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Azedra can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is receiving this medicine.
If you are a woman, do not use Azedra if you are pregnant. Use effective birth cont...
