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
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What Is TECHNETIUM TC-99M Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Official FDA Label for TECHNETIUM TC-99M
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.