Is the radiopharmaceutical used in a Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid (HIDA) scan safe?

From the Research

Safety of Radiopharmaceuticals in HIDA Scans

• The safety of radiopharmaceuticals used in HIDA scans is not directly addressed in the provided studies, which primarily focus on the diagnostic applications and interpretations of HIDA scans in various hepatobiliary conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• However, the fact that these studies discuss the use of HIDA scans in clinical practice without mentioning significant safety concerns suggests that the radiopharmaceuticals used are considered safe for diagnostic purposes 1, 3.
• The studies highlight the effectiveness of HIDA scans in diagnosing and evaluating various hepatobiliary diseases, including acute cholecystitis, biliary obstruction, and congenital biliary anomalies 1, 2, 4.
• The use of technetium-99m (Tc-99m) labeled iminodiacetic acid derivatives in HIDA scans is mentioned as a common practice, indicating a level of safety and efficacy associated with these radiopharmaceuticals 3, 5.