Chemical formula: C₁₈H₄₀O₄P₂Tc Molecular mass: 898.86 g/mol PubChem compound: 131704316
Technetium (99mTc) tetrofosmin is a lipophilic, cationic complex which diffuses passively through the cell membrane and is locally retained actively due to the presence of intact mitochondria reflecting the presence of viable cells. After intravenous injection, it is distributed within the myocardium according to myocardial perfusion and viability. It is used for Myocardial Perfusion Imaging and Ventricular Function Imaging.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| V09GA02 | Technetium (99mTc) tetrofosmin | V Various → V09 Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals → V09G Cardiovascular system → V09GA Technetium (99mTc) compounds |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MYOVIEW Kit, Powder for solution for injection | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Technetium ⁹⁹ᵐTc tetrofosmin is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Austria (AT)Cyprus (CY)Estonia (EE)France (FR)Hong Kong (HK)Ireland (IE)Japan (JP)Lithuania (LT)Malta (MT)Singapore (SG)Spain (ES)United Kingdom (UK)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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