title: Determination of the normal range of furosemide half-clearance times when using Tc-99m MAG3.
abstract: In radionuclide diuresis renography, furosemide half-clearance times have been established using Tc-99m DTPA but have not been verified when Tc-99m MAG3 is used. One hundred and six consecutive diuretic renograms using Tc-99m MAG3 for the evaluation of unilateral renal abnormalities were assessed. The furosemide half-clearance times of the normal kidneys were all less than 9.8 minutes, with a mean of 3.4 minutes. In 18 patients, the half-clearance times of the normal kidney were artificially prolonged because urine had drained before the administration of the diuretic. The normal furosemide half-clearance time values obtained using Tc-99m MAG3 were found to be similar to those established for Tc-99m DTPA. Prolonged half-clearance times of Tc-99m MAG3 must be confirmed by visual evidence of obstruction.
authors: Department of Nuclear Medicine, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Australia.
authors: M A
authors: MA
authors: Rossleigh
authors: M Y
authors: MY
authors: Thomas
authors: A L
authors: AL
authors: Moase
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005665:Furosemide / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D006207:Half-Life; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011866:Radioisotope Renography / Q000379:methods*; D012016:Reference Values; D017263:Technetium Tc 99m Mertiatide; D016284:Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate
chemical_list: D017263:Technetium Tc 99m Mertiatide; D005665:Furosemide; D016284:Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate