Fludeoxyglucose
(Fludeoxyglucose F18)Fludeoxyglucose Prescribing Information
For the identification of regions of abnormal
glucose metabolism associated with foci of epileptic seizures.
- Initiate
imaging within 40 minutes following Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection
administration. - Acquire
static emission images 30 – 100 minutes from the time of injection.
Multiple-dose glass vial containing 0.74 - 14.8 GBq/mL (20 - 400 mCi/mL) of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection, 4.5 mg of sodium chloride, and 7.2 mg of citrate ions/mL (approximately 20 - 22 mL volume) for intravenous administration.
The safety and effectiveness of Fludeoxyglucose
F 18 Injection in pediatric patients with epilepsy is established on the basis
of studies in adult and pediatric patients. In pediatric patients with
epilepsy, the recommended dose is 2.6 mCi. The optimal dose adjustment on the basis
of body size or weight has not been determined.
In the oncology or cardiology settings, the
safety and effectiveness of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection have not been
established in pediatric patients.
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In the oncology and neurology setting, suboptimal imaging may occur in patients with inadequately regulated blood glucose levels. In these patients, consider medical therapy and laboratory testing to assure at least two days of normoglycemia prior to Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection administration.