Document View > Technetium Tc 99m Tilmanocept (Injection) (Injectable)

Technetium Tc 99m Tilmanocept (Injection) (Injectable)

(LYMPHOSEEK)
Technetium Tc 99m Tilmanocept (By injection)
Technetium Tc 99m Tilmanocept (tek-NEE-shee-um Tc 99m til-MAN-oh-sept)Used to help view lymph nodes in patients with certain cancers.
Lymphoseek

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to technetium or tilmanocept.

How to Use This Medicine:
Injectable

  • A doctor or other health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given as a shot into your skin or around a tumor.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.


Warnings While Using This Medicine:

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not breastfeed for at least 60 hours after you receive this medicine. Pump the milk and throw it away.
  • Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to any form of dextran.
  • You will be exposed to radiation when you are given this medicine. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about this.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

  • Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the shot is given

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088