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Xenon XE 133 (Inhalation Route)
Drug Information provided by: MicromedexDescription
Xenon Xe 133 is a radiopharmaceutical. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents, which may be used to find and treat certain diseases or to study the function of the body's organs.
Xenon Xe 133 gas is used to help diagnose lung problems and to help your doctor see an image of your lungs. It is also used to help your doctor check the blood flow in your brain.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor with specialized training in nuclear medicine.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Gas
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