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Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin is indicated as a hepatobiliary imaging agent.

The suggested intravenous dose range of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin in the average patient (70 kg) is:

• Nonjaundiced patient: 74 - 185 MBq (2-5 mCi)
• Patient with serum bilirubin
• level greater than 1.5 mg/dL: 111-370 MBq (3-10 mCi)

The patient dose should be measured by a suitable radioactivity calibration system immediately prior to administration.

The patient should be in a fasting state, 4 hours is preferable. False positives (non-visualization) may result if the gallbladder has been emptied by ingestion of food.

An interval of at least 24 hours should be allowed before repeat examination.

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit.

RADIATION DOSIMETRY

The estimated absorbed radiation doses ^1,2 to organs and tissues of an average subject (70 kg) from an intravenous injection of 370 MBq (10 millicuries) of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin are shown in Table 4.

†Method of Calculation:

(1) Loberg, M.D., Buddemeyer, E.V.: Application of pharmacokinetic modeling to the radiation dosimetry of hepatobiliary agents. In Third International Radiopharmaceutical Dosimetry Symposium, FDA No. 81-8166, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, FDA, Bureau of Radiological Health, Rockville, MD, (1981) pp. 318-332.

(2) Values for S: "S", Absorbed Dose per Unit Cumulated Activity for Selected Radionuclides and Organs, MIRD Pamphlet No. 11 (1975).

• Bilirubin <1.5 mg/dL

Calculations assume that 98% of the injected activity is taken up by the liver; activity not removed in the urine in 24 hours is excreted in the intestines and no enterohepatic circulation of activity.

•• Bilirubin >10 mg/dL (mean 21.8 mg/dL)

Calculations assume that 66% of the injected activity is taken up by the liver; activity not removed in the urine in 24 hours is excreted in the intestines and no enterohepatic circulation of activity.

Hypersensitivity to this compound.

Urticaria and rash have been rarely reported with the use of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin since market introduction. Rare cases of chills and nausea have been reported with related compounds. Infrequently, death has been reported in association with the use of this class of agents.

Each multidose reaction vial contains a nonradioactive, sterile, nonpyrogenic mixture of 45 mg mebrofenin, 0.54 mg (minimum) stannous fluoride dihydrate, SnF ₂ •2H ₂ O and 1.03 mg total tin, maximum (as stannous fluoride dihydrate, SnF ₂ •2H ₂ O), not more than 5.2 mg methylparaben, and 0.58 mg propylparaben. The pH is adjusted with sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid prior to lyophilization. The contents of the vial are lyophilized and sealed under nitrogen at the time of manufacture.

The pH of the reconstituted product is 4.2 to 5.7.

The structure of mebrofenin (2,2'-[[2-[(3-Bromo-2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-amino]-2-oxoethyl]imino] bisacetic acid) is shown below:

Molecular Weight = 387.23

When sterile, pyrogen-free sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m injection is added to the vial, the diagnostic agent Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin is formed for administration by intravenous injection.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Technetium Tc 99m decays by isomeric transition with a physical half-life of 6.02 hours. ¹ The principal photon that is useful for detection and imaging studies is listed in Table 1.

¹ Kocher, David C., "Radioactive Decay Data Tables", DOE/TIC-11026, (1981) p. 108.

External Radiation

The specific gamma ray constant for Tc 99m is 0.78 R/hour-millicurie at 1 cm. The first half value layer is 0.017 cm of lead (Pb). A range of values for the relative attenuation of the radiation emitted by this radionuclide that results from interposition of various thicknesses of Pb is shown in Table 2. To facilitate control of the radiation exposure from millicurie amounts of this radionuclide, the use of a 0.25 cm thickness of Pb will attenuate the radiation emitted by a factor of about 1,000.

To correct for physical decay of technetium Tc 99m, the fractions that remain at selected intervals after the time of calibration are shown in Table 3.

•Calibration time

Mebrofenin is an iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) derivative with no known pharmacologic action at the recommended doses.

Following intravenous administration in normal subjects, Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin was rapidly cleared from the circulation. The mean percent injected dose remaining in the blood at 10 minutes was 17%. The injected activity was cleared through the hepatobiliary system with visualization of the liver by 5 minutes and maximum liver uptake occurring at 11 minutes post-injection. Hepatic duct and gallbladder visualization occurred by 10 to 15 minutes and intestinal activity was visualized by 30 to 60 minutes in subjects with normal hepatobiliary function. The mean percent injected dose excreted in the urine during the first 3 hours was 1% (0.4 to 2.0%).

Elevated serum bilirubin levels increase renal excretion of Tc 99m HIDA agents. In two studies in which Tc 99m Mebrofenin was administered to patients having mean elevated serum bilirubin levels of 9.8 mg/dL (1.7 to 46.3 mg/dL), the mean percent injected dose excreted in the urine during the first 3 hours was 3% (0.2 to 11.5%). The mean percent injected dose excreted in the urine during 3-24 hours was 14.9% (0.4 to 34.8%).

In jaundiced patients, the percent injected dose remaining in the blood at 10 minutes may be twice as high or more than the level in normals. Hepatobiliary transit may be delayed and visualization times increased. As a consequence, the quality of the images obtained frequently diminishes.

Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin is supplied in kits of 5 or 30 reaction vials. Each vial contains a sterile, nonpyrogenic lyophilized mixture of 45 mg mebrofenin, 0.54 mg (minimum) stannous fluoride dihydrate SnF ₂ •2H ₂ O and 1.03 mg total tin, maximum (as stannous fluoride dihydrate SnF ₂ •2H ₂ O), not more than 5.2 mg methylparaben, and 0.58 mg propylparaben. The pH has been adjusted with hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide prior to lyophilization. The lyophilized vial contents are sealed under nitrogen at the time of manufacture. The pH of the reconstituted product is 4.2 to 5.7.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

29 Dunham Rd.

781-275-7120

Kit Contents

5 or 30 sterile multidose reaction vials.

12 or 72 radiation labels for Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin (for 5 or 30 vial kits, respectively).

1 package insert.

Preparation

Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin is done by the following aseptic procedure:

1. Waterproof gloves should be worn during the preparation procedure.

2. Place reaction vial in an appropriate lead shield.

3. Swab the rubber closure of the reaction vial with a germicide.

4. Inject 1 to 5 mL sterile additive free sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m injection containing up to 3700 MBq (100 mCi) Tc 99m into the reaction vial. Be sure to maintain a nitrogen atmosphere in the vial by not introducing air during reconstitution. NOTE: If sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m injection must be diluted for use with Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin, only preservative free Sodium Chloride Injection USP should be used.

5. Secure the lead shield cover. Swirl the vial gently to mix contents and let stand for 15 minutes.

6. Record the date and time of preparation on radiation label.

7. Affix radiation label to shield.

8. Examine vial contents. If the solution is not clear and free of particulate matter and discoloration on visual inspection, it should not be used.

9. Measure the radioactivity by a suitable calibration system and record on the shield label prior to patient administration.

10. Withdraw material with a sterile lead shielded syringe for use within 18 hours of preparation.

Storage

Store the kit as supplied at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF) [See USP] prior to and following reconstitution. Use within 18 hours of reconstitution.

Rx only

NDC-45567-0455-1 (5 Vial Kit)

NDC-45567-0455-2 (30 Vial Kit)

This reagent kit for the preparation of a radiopharmaceutical is approved for use by persons licensed pursuant to section 120.547, Code of Massachusetts Regulation 105, or under equivalent license of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission or an Agreement State.

Manufactured By:

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

Billerica, MA 01821

1-800-221-7554

(For International call 781-275-7120)

Mar 2020