Radiopharmaseuttiset
Radiopharmaseuttiset, also known as radiopharmaceuticals or radiotracers, are radioactive drugs used in nuclear medicine for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. They consist of a radioactive isotope (radionuclide) attached to a biologically active molecule. This molecule targets specific organs, tissues, or cells in the body. When administered, the radiopharmaceutical accumulates in these target areas, and the emitted radiation is detected by special imaging equipment, such as gamma cameras or PET scanners. This allows for visualization and assessment of physiological processes and disease states.
Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals are used to create images that help detect and monitor diseases like cancer, heart
Therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, on the other hand, deliver a higher dose of radiation directly to diseased cells,