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TECHNETIUM TC-99M: 142 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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142
Total FAERS Reports
5 (3.5%)
Deaths Reported
14
Hospitalizations
142
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
4
Life-Threatening

First Report: 20130806 · Latest Report: 20250301

What Are the Most Common TECHNETIUM TC-99M Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
38 reports (26.8%)
#2 Most Reported
Scan myocardial perfusion abnormal
30 reports (21.1%)
#3 Most Reported
No adverse event
27 reports (19.0%)

All TECHNETIUM TC-99M Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug ineffective 38 26.8% 0 0
Scan myocardial perfusion abnormal 30 21.1% 0 0
No adverse event 27 19.0% 0 0
Radioisotope scan abnormal 16 11.3% 0 0
Radiation overdose 9 6.3% 0 0
Product preparation error 8 5.6% 0 0
Dyspnoea 7 4.9% 0 1
Headache 7 4.9% 0 1
Vomiting 7 4.9% 0 2
Chills 6 4.2% 0 1
Exposure during pregnancy 5 3.5% 0 0
Nausea 5 3.5% 1 2
Skin discolouration 5 3.5% 0 3

Who Reports TECHNETIUM TC-99M Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 53.0% female, 47.0% male. Average age: 63.6 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is TECHNETIUM TC-99M Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2013 2 0 0
2014 6 0 0
2015 5 0 1
2016 6 1 1
2017 1 0 0
2018 34 0 1
2019 11 1 2
2020 15 2 0
2021 24 0 0
2022 13 0 3
2023 2 0 2
2024 1 0 0
2025 1 0 1

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What Is TECHNETIUM TC-99M Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 48
Cardiac stress test 27
Scan myocardial perfusion 22
Diagnostic procedure 10
Radioisotope scan 9
Imaging procedure 7
Cardiac imaging procedure 6

TECHNETIUM TC-99M vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for TECHNETIUM TC-99M

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.