Flutemetamol F 18 (By injection)

floo-te-MET-a-mol F 18

Given just before a PET scan (positron emission tomography) to help diagnose Alzheimer disease and other cognitive problems.

Drug classes

Diagnostic Agent (About this – PubMed Health)

Uses

Uses of This Medicine

Flutemetamol F 18 injection is used to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive (mental) problems. It is used with a positron emission tomography (PET) scan to help your doctor see an image of your brain.

Flutemetamol F 18 is a radiopharmaceutical. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents, which may be used to find and treat certain diseases or to study the function of the body’s organs.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor with specialized training in nuclear medicine.

Other uses (PubMed Health)

How To Use

Injectable

Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

Drink plenty of water or other fluids before and after you have the PET scan. Urinate right away and as often as possible for 24 hours after you receive this medicine.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

When Not To Use

This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive this medicine if you had an allergic reaction to flutemetamol F 18 or polysorbate 80.

Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or liver disease.

You will be exposed to radiation while you receive this medicine. If you have any questions about this, talk to your doctor.

Possible side effects

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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Brand names include

Vizamyl

There may be other brand names for this medicine.