Lutathera

Generic name:lutetium Lu 177 dotatate [ loo-TEE-shee-um-LOO-177 DOE-ta-tate ]
Drug class:Therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on May 2, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Lutathera?

Lutathera is a radioactive medicine that binds itself to a specific part of certain tumor cells, allowing the radiation to enter and destroy those cells.

Lutathera is used to treat certain cancers of the digestive tract, including the stomach, pancreas, and intestines.

Lutathera may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not become pregnant or breast-feed a baby while receiving Lutathera.

Both men and women using Lutathera should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Lutathera can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects if the mother or father is using this medicine.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Lutathera if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Lutathera can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects if the mother or the father is receiving this medicine.

• If you are a woman, use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are receiving this medicine and for at least 7 months after your last dose.

• If you are a man, use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least 4 months after your last dose.

• Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is receiving Lutathera.

Do not breast-feed while receiving Lutathera, and for at least 4 months after your last dose.

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