Mebrofenin
Active ingredient
Sold as CHOLEDIAM
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Intravenous
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 2
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 5
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Mebrofenin is a diagnostic agent used in medical imaging [1]. It is specifically approved for use as a hepatobiliary imaging agent [1]. This means it is used to help visualize and assess the function of the liver and bile ducts [1].
In the last 12 months, there were 5 adverse event reports associated with mebrofenin [2]. The most frequently reported events included "Drug Ineffective," "Exposure To Radiation," "No Adverse Event," and "Occupational Exposure To Radiation" [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 1 | August 28, 2024 |
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 1 | March 18, 2022 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin is indicated as a hepatobiliary imaging agent.
How to take
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
1 product
Uses
After reconstitution with sodium pertechnetate [99mTc] injection : - Hepatobiliary imaging. - Hepatobiliary function studies.
How to take
Drug interactions
Known interactions involving Mebrofenin. Select one for details. This list is informational and not a complete interaction checker.
Interaction data compiled from DDInter (academic, CC-BY). Severity classification only - this is not a complete interaction checker and not medical advice.
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 11492bd5-2ade-4e… · revised August 28, 2024 [PDF]
- [2]MHRA (UK) · PL228790001 · revised March 18, 2022
- [3]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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