How is Ra 223 dichloride given?
Radium Ra 223 dichloride is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Radium Ra 223 dichloride is usually given once every 4 weeks for a total of 6 injections. Your doctor will determine how long to treat you with this medicine.
Radium Ra 223 dichloride can lower your blood cell counts. Your blood will need to be tested often. Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results.
After you are treated with radium Ra 223 dichloride, your body fluids (urine, stools, vomit) will contain radioactive materials. Use a toilet rather than a urinal and sit on the toilet while urinating. Flush the toilet several times with the lid down after use.
Always wash your hands after using the bathroom. Avoid handling any clean-up of your stools or urine without wearing latex rubber gloves. If another person is handling your stools or urine, they should wear rubber gloves, disposable medical gown, eye protection, and a mask to cover the nose and mouth.
When cleaning any spills of bodily fluid, use only disposable cleaning cloths that can be flushed down a toilet. Ask your doctor or health department how to dispose of any bodily fluid spills that cannot be flushed down a toilet.
Wash any soiled clothing separately from the laundry of other people in your home.
Radium Ra 223 dichloride doses are based on weight. Your dose needs may change if you gain or lose weight.
Drink plenty of water each day to keep from getting dehydrated and to keep your kidneys working properly.