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TECHNETIUM TC-99M vs TECHNETIUM TC-99M PERTECHNETATE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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TECHNETIUM TC-99M vs TECHNETIUM TC-99M PERTECHNETATE: Safety Overview

Metric TECHNETIUM TC-99M TECHNETIUM TC-99M PERTECHNETATE
Total FAERS Reports 142 248
Deaths Reported 5 4
Death Rate 3.5% 1.6%
Hospitalizations 14 29
Average Patient Age 63.6 yrs 57.4 yrs
% Female Patients 53.0% 60.2%
FDA Approval Date N/A Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer N/A Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
Route N/A INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status N/A Discontinued