Diagnostic Agents.pptx for Pharm.D III Year By Dr Rakam Gopi Krishna

Diagnostic agents
by Dr Rakam Gopi Krishna

1. Diagnostic agents

2. Diagnostic agents are the compounds used in diagnosis to detect impaired function of the body organ and to recognize abnormalities in tissue structure, these agents applied are directly to the body. Classification of Diagnostic Agents: I- Radio opaque for radiography II- Radiopharmaceuticals for Scintigraphy III- Compounds for testing functional capacity IV- Compounds modifying a physiological action

3.   Radiopharmaceuticals (Radio isotopes) radioactive compounds used for diagnosis & therapeutics treatment of human diseases Given by various routes (mouth, injection, eye, bladder) in small amounts Dosage can be changed depending upon type of test Given under direct supervision of a specialist doctor