TECHNETIUM TC 99M SULFUR COLLOID
LOE ApproachingNDAINJECTION, ORALSOLUTION
Approved
Sep 1974
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
1
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
TECHNETIUM TC 99M SULFUR COLLOID by GE HealthCare is 99m decays by isomeric transition, emitting a photon that can be detected for imaging purposes. First approved in 1974.
Drug data last refreshed 14h ago · AI intelligence enriched 6d ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid is a radioactive diagnostic imaging agent approved in 1974 that uses gamma photon emission for scintigraphic visualization of lymphatic, reticuloendothelial, and gastrointestinal systems. It functions through uptake by the reticuloendothelial system (RES) following intravenous injection, or by lymphatic transport and clearance assessment when administered subcutaneously or intraperitoneally. Oral administration enables esophageal transit studies, reflux scintigraphy, and aspiration detection.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with minimal current linked job opportunities; team likely focused on lifecycle management and margin protection rather than growth initiatives.
Mechanism of Action
99m decays by isomeric transition, emitting a photon that can be detected for imaging purposes. Following subcutaneous injection, Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid enters the lymphatic capillaries and is transported with lymph to lymph nodes. However, when there is massive nodal metastatic…
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (1)
Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid Injection for Tracing Sentinel Nodes in Breast Cancer
Started Jan 2024
213 enrolled
Sentinel NodesBreast Cancer
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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