Information about Florbetapir F 18
Generic Name : Florbetapir F 18Up-to-date prescription details regarding Florbetapir F 18 are provided here.
Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.
ICD Code : Y57.6 Therapeutic Classification : Diagnostic Agents
Trade Names/Brand Names of Florbetapir F 18
International :
Amyvid
Why is Florbetapir F 18 Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an radioactive agent, prescribed for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of the brain in adult patients with cognitive impairment. It allows images of specific organs in the body to be detected by a PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan.When should Florbetapir F 18 not be taken? (Contraindications)
None.What is the dosage of Florbetapir F 18?
IV- The recommended dose is 370 MBq (10 mCi), maximum 50 μg mass dose.How should Florbetapir F 18 be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Florbetapir F 18?
• Protect patients from unintentional radiation exposure; otherwise patient may develop with increased risk of cancer.• Caution needed for pregnant and breastfeeding women, elderly and children.
