radiofarmakon
Radiopharmakon is a term derived from Greek words meaning "radiation" and "medicine." It refers to radioactive drugs or substances used in medical imaging and therapy. These radiopharmaceuticals consist of a radioactive isotope attached to a biologically active molecule that targets specific organs, tissues, or cells in the body.
In diagnostic imaging, radiopharmaceuticals are administered to patients and then detected by specialized scanners like PET
Therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, also known as radiotherapeutics, are used to treat diseases, primarily cancer. In this application,