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➤ It is used in rheumatology, in pathological conditions of the musculoskeletal system

➤ ¹⁵³Sm EDTMP is used in the treatment of bone metastases, in particular, prostate carcinoma. This drug is injected into the body and accumulates in the bone tissue, producing an irradiating effect that destroys the structure of carcinomas.

➤ ¹⁵³Sm is used for prostate melanoma, which accelerates urine excretion.

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➤ Excessive doses are harmful, resulting in intoxication.

➤ There is no antidote.

➤ Ceramic materials containing samarium oxide are used as protective materials in reactor construction.

➤ SmCo₅ is a very strong magnet.

➤ ¹⁴⁹Sm is a reactor poison that can stop a nuclear chain reaction.