DMSA overview
BRAND NAMES:
MPI DMSA
Generic Names:
Dmsa
Uses:
Used to help view your kidneys.
Therapeutic Classes:
Diagnostic Agent, Radiopharmaceutical Imaging
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is DMSA used for?
What form(s) does DMSA come in?
Injectable
What are common DMSA dosages?
Kit 5 vials
How to take DMSA
A doctor or other health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
What to do if you miss a dose of DMSA
DMSA contraindications - Who shouldn't take DMSA?
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to technetium or succimer.
DMSA warnings
You will be exposed to radiation when you are given this medicine. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about this.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may tell you to pump and discard your breast milk for a short time after you receive this medicine.
DMSA interactions & what to avoid when taking DMSA
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may tell you to pump and discard your breast milk for a short time after you receive this medicine.
You will be exposed to radiation when you are given this medicine. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about this.
DMSA side effects - How does DMSA make you feel?
Serious 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
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