99m technetium

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Technetium Part B
99mTechnetium is the most commonly used radioisotope in Nuclear Medicine.
Therefore, it is critical that you understand the intimate details and applications of this isotope.
In this assignment, you will need to explore the following 99mTc Radiopharmaceuticals:
? HDP + MDP
? DTPA, MAG-3 + DMSA
? Neurolite + Ceretec
? Sestamibi + Tetrafosmin
? IDA analogues for hepatobiliary imaging
? Sulphur Colloid, Antimony Colloid + Calcium Phytate
? Technegas + MAA
You will need to discuss the following aspects of each radiopharmaceutical:
? The clinical applications – compare and contrast where applicable
? The biodistribution
? The mechanisms of localisation and uptake
o Remember to include any relevant physiological, pathological and pharmacological
factors
? Dosimetry for critical organs
? Relevant chemistry
? Preparation of radiopharmaceuticals
? Quality control (state the materials required and anything unique for the specific
radiopharmaceutical)
Due by 4pm Monday 9
th May 2016
4000 word limit (do not exceed by more than 10%)
APA or Harvard referencing style –
Font size 10 with 1.5 line spacing
All table and diagrams to be labelled and referenced correctly