Lutetium Lu 177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan Injection
Lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan injection is used to treat a certain type of prostate cancer (cancer of a male reproductive gland) that has spread to other parts of the body and that has already been treated with other medications. Lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan is in a class of medications called radiopharmaceuticals. It works by targeting and delivering radiation directly to cancer cells which damages and kills these cells.
🔔 How should this medicine be used?
Lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan comes as a liquid to be given intravenously (into a vein) by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic. It is usually injected slowly over 1 to 10 minutes or it may be infused slowly over up to 30 minutes. It may be given once every 6 weeks for up to 6 doses depending on how well your body responds to the medication and the side effects that you experience.
Your doctor will probably tell you to drink plenty of water before you receive lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan injection and to urinate as often as possible during the first hours after you receive a dose.
Your doctor may reduce your dose or temporarily or permanently stop your treatment. This depends on how well the medication works for you and the side effects you experience. Be sure to tell your doctor how you are feeling during your treatment with lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer’s information for the patient.
🔔 Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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