{"id":22758,"date":"2022-07-07T10:27:46","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T10:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=22758"},"modified":"2022-07-09T11:23:17","modified_gmt":"2022-07-09T11:23:17","slug":"sehcat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/sehcat\/","title":{"rendered":"Sehcat &#8211; Tauroselcholic acid (Se-75) uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>370 kBq&nbsp;hard capsule<br>tauroselcholic acid (Se-75)<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read all of this leaflet carefully bef<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Sehcat is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is a radioactive medicine intended for diagnostic use only.&nbsp;This drug contains an active substance called tauroselcholic acid (Se-75), which is used to identify diseases in certain parts of the gastrointestinal tract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Sehcat exposes you to small amounts of radioactive radiation.&nbsp;Your doctor believes that the clinical benefit of using radioactive medicine outweighs the risks of radiation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Sehcat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Sehcat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to tauroselcholic acid (Se-75) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor who is responsible for the examination before you are given Sehcat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take special care with Sehcat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If your doctor has told you that your liver is not working properly or that there is a blockage in the bile ducts (&nbsp;obstruction&nbsp;in the bile ducts).<\/li><li>If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.<\/li><li>If you are breastfeeding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before you get Sehcat, you should:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>drink plenty of water before the test to be able to urinate as often as possible during the first hours after the test.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor if you are under 18 years of age.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Sehcat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.&nbsp;These may affect the interpretation of the images, although it has not been reported that other drugs affect the function of Sehcat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sehcat with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You will be advised to drink a glass of 15 ml of water before, during, and after swallowing the capsule so that it can easily pass to the stomach.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you are pregnant<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must inform your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, have missed a period, or are breastfeeding.&nbsp;If you are unsure, you must consult the doctor who is supervising the examination.&nbsp;If you are pregnant, your doctor will only give you this medicine if the benefits are expected to significantly outweigh the risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you are breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast-feeding is not recommended when using this medicine.&nbsp;Discuss this with your doctor before using this medicine. &nbsp;<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No studies have been performed, but to date, there is no evidence that Sehcat affects the ability to drive or use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sehcat contains sodium&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 3.01 mmol (or 71.04 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per&nbsp;dose&nbsp;(capsule).&nbsp;This should be considered by patients on a low-salt diet.<br><br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Sehcat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are strict regulations on how radioactive drugs should be used, handled, and disposed of.&nbsp;Sehcat will only be used in specially controlled locations.&nbsp;This medicine will only be handled and given to you by people who are trained and qualified to use it safely.&nbsp;These people make sure that the medicine is used in a risk-free way and keep you informed of what is happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor supervising the examination will decide which&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of Sehcat to use in your case.&nbsp;It will be the minimum amount required to obtain the desired information.&nbsp;The amount usually recommended for an adult is one capsule and the maximum recommended activity is 370 kBq (kilobecquerel, a device used to express radioactivity).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use of Sehcat and how the survey is conducted<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sehcat is taken by mouth.&nbsp;Usually, one capsule is enough to carry out the tests that the doctor needs to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should sit or stand while taking the capsule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>During the survey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will tell you how long the examination is expected to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>After receiving Sehcat, you should:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Urinate frequently for the drug to leave the body.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will inform you if you need to take any special measures after receiving this medicine.&nbsp;Contact your doctor if you have any questions.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the product is given to children, the same&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as for adults should be used<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have received too much Sehcat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unlikely that you will receive an overdose as you will only receive a single dose of Sehcat which is closely monitored by the doctor supervising the examination.&nbsp;If you still receive an&nbsp;overdose, you will receive appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact a doctor immediately or see a hospital if you get the following side effect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Allergic reactions (&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;).&nbsp;<\/em>Symptoms of an&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;may include swelling of the eyelids, face, or lips, low&nbsp;blood pressure, palpitations, sudden itchy rash (hives), sudden wheezing, tightness of the chest, shortness of breath, and dizziness.&nbsp;Adverse reactions that have been reported occur in an unknown number of users.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This radioactive medicine emits small amounts of ionizing radiation with very little risk of cancer and hereditary&nbsp;defects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Sehcat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need to store this medicine.&nbsp;Healthcare professionals are responsible for storing the medicine in suitable premises.&nbsp;The storage of radioactive medicines takes place by national regulations on radioactive materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following information is intended for medical or healthcare professionals only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label after EXP.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is tauroselcholic acid (Se-75).&nbsp;Each Sehcat capsule contains 370 kBq.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are sodium phosphate dihydrate and the ingredients in the capsule shell are titanium dioxide, quinoline yellow, erythrosine, and gelatin.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sehcat is a hard capsule that comes in a plastic jar (polystyrene) with a polyethylene lid.&nbsp;The capsules are held in place with polyethylene foam pads.&nbsp;The jar should be stored in a lead cover.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GE Healthcare Buchler GmbH &amp; Co.&nbsp;KG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gieselweg 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D-38110 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