TECHNETHIUM 99m-DTPA
Meliha KORKMAZ*, A. Yekta ÖZER* °
*Hacettepe University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Radiopharmacy, 06100 Ankara, TURKEY.
°Corresponding Author

Summary:
Tc-99m-DTPA is a widely used agent in nuclear medicine practice. For more than two decades it has been subjected to many experimental and clinical studies. This molecule, because of its suitable characteristics can also be used in labeling new drug carrier systems.
This review tries to summarize the chemistry, preparation, dosage, pharmacokinetics, precautions, quality control, radiation dose and clinical and experimental applications of Tc-99m-DTPA.

Keywords:
Tc-99m-DTPA, formulation, quality control, in vitro and in vivo usage