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Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi

Lantheus Medical Imaging · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi is a radiopharmaceutical that accumulates in mitochondria of viable myocardial cells, allowing visualization of myocardial perfusion and viability via nuclear imaging.

Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi is a radiopharmaceutical that accumulates in mitochondria of viable myocardial cells, allowing visualization of myocardial perfusion and viability via nuclear imaging. Used for Myocardial perfusion imaging to assess coronary artery disease and ischemia, Evaluation of myocardial viability in patients with coronary artery disease, Risk stratification in patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease.

At a glance

Generic nameTechnetium Tc99m Sestamibi
SponsorLantheus Medical Imaging
Drug classRadiopharmaceutical imaging agent
TargetMitochondrial membrane potential
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

The drug is a lipophilic cationic complex that crosses cell membranes and localizes in mitochondria based on the negative membrane potential of viable cells. It is used as a tracer in single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging to assess regional myocardial blood flow, detect ischemia, and evaluate cardiac viability. The degree of uptake correlates with myocardial perfusion and cellular viability.

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