Technetium-99m technegas is used for the scintigraphy of alveolar spaces, in particular in the context of the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. In the concentrations used for diagnostic examinations, technegas is an inert suspension and has no pharmacological effect.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| V09EA02 | Technetium (99mTc) technegas | V Various → V09 Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals → V09E Respiratory system → V09EA Technetium (99mTc), inhalants |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PULMOTEC Kit for radiopharmaceutical preparation | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Technetium ⁹⁹ᵐTc technegas is an active ingredient of these brands:
France (FR)
Ireland (IE)
Spain (ES)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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