What is Indium In 111 Oxyquinoline? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Oct 29, 2024

Indium In 111 Oxyquinoline overview

BRAND NAMES:

Generic Names:

  • Indium In 111 Oxyquinoline

Uses:

  • Helps internal organs or areas of infection show more clearly on an x-ray or scan.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Diagnostic Agent, Radiopharmaceutical Imaging

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Indium In 111 Oxyquinoline used for?

What form(s) does Indium In 111 Oxyquinoline come in?

  • Injectable

What are common Indium In 111 Oxyquinoline dosages?

  • Solution 1mci/ml

How to take Indium In 111 Oxyquinoline

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • This medicine is mixed with a small amount of blood that is drawn from one of your veins. The blood and medicine mixture is then injected back into your body. Within a day after receiving this medicine, you will have a scan.

What to do if you miss a dose of Indium In 111 Oxyquinoline

Indium In 111 Oxyquinoline contraindications - Who shouldn't take Indium In 111 Oxyquinoline?

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to indium In 111 oxyquinoline.

Indium In 111 Oxyquinoline warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • You will be exposed to radiation when you are given this medicine. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about this.

Indium In 111 Oxyquinoline interactions & what to avoid when taking Indium In 111 Oxyquinoline

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • You will be exposed to radiation when you are given this medicine. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about this.

Indium In 111 Oxyquinoline side effects - How does Indium In 111 Oxyquinoline 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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