IOBENGUANE I-131 (Azedra) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

IOBENGUANE I-131

What is the Trade Name for IOBENGUANE I-131?

Azedra

What are the Indications for IOBENGUANE I-131?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AZEDRA is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with iobenguane scan positive, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma who require systemic anticancer therapy. AZEDRA is a radioactive therapeutic agent indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with iobenguane scan positive, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma who require systemic anticancer therapy. ( 1 )

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