Description

Types of Radiopharmaceuticals

• Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals: Used to diagnose diseases or assess the function of organs. Examples include:
  • Technetium-99m: Used for imaging various organs, including the heart, liver, kidneys, and bones.
  • Fluorine-18: Used for PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scans to detect cancer and other diseases.
  • Iodine-131: Used for thyroid imaging and treatment of thyroid cancer.
• Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals: Used to treat diseases by delivering radiation directly to the affected area. Examples include:
  • Iodine-131: Used to treat thyroid cancer.
  • Phosphorus-32: Used to treat polycythemia vera, a blood disorder.
  • Yttrium-90: Used to treat neuroendocrine tumors.