modelIndium111inTropolonateLabelledCe

Extends from Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.V.V09HB02.

Information

name:Indium111inTropolonateLabelledCells
ATC code:V09HB02
route:intravenous
n-compartments1

Indium (111In) tropolonate labelled cells are a radiopharmaceutical preparation in which autologous white blood cells (most commonly neutrophils) are labelled ex-vivo with indium-111 complexed with tropolonate. These labelled cells are then re-injected into the patient and imaged using gamma scintigraphy for the detection of sites of infection or inflammation. This method is especially utilized in cases where localization of infection or inflammation is clinically challenging, such as in suspected osteomyelitis or prosthetic device infection. While historically used for this purpose, newer radiolabelled tracers and advanced imaging techniques have reduced its routine application, but it is still occasionally used for specific clinical indications.

Pharmacokinetics

No direct pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters for indium (111In) tropolonate labelled cells are available in the scientific literature as of June 2024. The PK properties are largely determined by the behaviour of the labelled cells, particularly neutrophils, within the body after intravenous administration. The behaviour reflects cell kinetics (migration, survival) rather than small molecule drug kinetics. Estimated parameters are given based on published blood clearance and cell trafficking studies in healthy adults.

References

    Parameters

    TypeNameDefaultDescription
    Modelica.Units.SI.Massweight (from PK_1C)75patient weight (kg)
    Modelica.Units.SI.SpecificVolumeVdPerKg (from PK_1C)0.9Volume of distribution (L/kg)
    Modelica.Units.SI.MassFractionF (from PK_1C)0.8bioavailiability (0-1)
    Pharmacolibrary.Types.ClearanceCl (from PK_1C)20clearance
    Modelica.Units.SI.TimeadminTime (from PK_1C)60first administration time (s)
    Modelica.Units.SI.TimeadminDuration (from PK_1C)600administration duration (s)
    Modelica.Units.SI.TimeadminPeriod (from PK_1C)8*60*60period of administration (default 8 hours)(s)
    Pharmacolibrary.Types.MassadminMass (from PK_1C)1000administration mass (mg)
    IntegeradminCount (from PK_1C)8number of dose administered (1)
    Pharmacolibrary.Types.VolumeVd (from PK_1C)VdPerKg*weightVolume of distribution (m3)
    Pharmacolibrary.Types.MassConcentrationCmin (from PK_1C)0.004minimal therapeutic range
    Pharmacolibrary.Types.MassConcentrationCmax (from PK_1C)0.008minimal therapeutic range
    Pharmacolibrary.Types.MassConcentrationCtox_peak (from PK_1C)0.012toxicity peak level
    Pharmacolibrary.Types.MassConcentrationCtox_trough (from PK_1C)0.006toxicity trough level

    Connectors

    TypeNameDefaultDescription
    Types.ConcentrationOutputC_central (from PK_1C)
    Interfaces.ConcentrationPort_bcentralCPort (from PK_1C)

    Components

    TypeNameDefaultDescription
    Pharmacokinetic.NoPerfusedTissueCompartmentcentral (from PK_1C)
    Pharmacokinetic.ClearanceDrivenEliminationelim (from PK_1C)
    Sources.PeriodicDoseperiodicDose (from PK_1C)
    Modelica.Units.SI.Timet1_2 (from PK_1C)elimination half-life

    Revisions

    • 06/2025 initial generated model