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Technetium-99m succimer (DMSA)

Approved Use: As an aid in the scintigraphic evaluation of renal parenchymal disorders in adults and pediatric patients including term neonates
Dose: 
  • Adults: 2 - 6 mCi
  • Pediatric: 0.05 mCi/kg (range 0.5 - 2 mCi)
Manufacturer: Theragnostics
Brand Name: NephroScan™
Package Insert
How Supplied: 5 vial kit
Storage: Refrigerate prior to radiolabeling
NDC#: 71083-0020-5
​Letter from Manufacturer JAN 2018 (Temporary importation to address drug shortage)

Manufacturer: GE Healthcare *DISCONTINUED*
Package Insert
How Supplied: 5 vial kit
Storage: Refrigerate and protect from light
Availability: Unavailable since July 2014.  Production suspended indefinitely
FDA Drug Shortage Report
​Letter from Manufacturer July 2016 (availability update)
Letter from Manufacturer June 2015 (availability update)
NDC #: 17156-525-01

Clinical Guidelines:
  • ACR-ACNM-SPR Practice Parameter for the Performance of Renal Scintigraphy (2022)
  • SNMMI Procedure Standard/EANM Practice Guideline on Pediatric Tc-99m DMSA Renal Cortical Scintigraphy: An Update (2021)
  • SNMMI-EANM Practice Guideline for Renal Scintigraphy in Adults (2018)
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      • Tc-99m sulfur colloid
      • Tc-99m tetrofosmin
      • Tc-99m tilmanocept
      • Tl-201 chloride
      • Xe-133 gas
      • Y-90 chloride
      • Y-90 ibritumomab tiuxetan
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      • F-18 fludeoxyglucose
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      • F-18 piflufolastat
      • F-18 sodium fluoride
      • Ga-68 DOTATATE
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