strontium (89Sr) chloride
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Uses of strontium (89Sr) chloride
strontium (89Sr) chloride is used in the treatment of:
- Pain
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
strontium (89Sr) chloride Drug Class
strontium (89Sr) chloride is part of the drug class:
strontium (89Sr) chloride Interactions
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:
- EFALIZUMAB/STRONTIUM-89 CHLORIDE
- NATALIZUMAB/STRONTIUM-89 CHLORIDE
This is not a complete list of strontium (89Sr) chloridedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
strontium (89Sr) chloride and Pregnancy
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.
Strontium-89 falls into category D:
It has been shown that use of Strontium-89 in pregnant women caused some babies to be born with problems. However, in some serious situations, the benefit of using this medication may be greater than the risk of harm to the baby.
strontium (89Sr) chloride Dosage
Take strontium (89sr) chloride exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.
The strontium (89Sr) chloride dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):
- the condition being treated
- other medical conditions you have
- other medications you are taking
- how you respond to this medication
- your weight
- your height
- your age
- your gender
strontium (89Sr) chloride is available in the following doses:
- Strontium-89 Chloride 1 Mci/ml Intravenous Solution