name: | Erbium169erCitrateColloid |
ATC code: | V10AX04 | route: | intraarticular |
n-compartments | 1 |
Erbium-169 citrate colloid is a radiopharmaceutical used predominantly for the treatment of chronic synovitis by radiosynovectomy, especially in small joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis. It delivers localized beta radiation after intra-articular injection. Its use is limited to specific therapeutic procedures and it does not have broad regulatory approval for routine use.
No published human pharmacokinetic studies available; estimates based on related radiocolloid agents administered intra-articularly for synovectomy.