Generic name:flortaucipir f 18 (intravenous route) [ flor-TAU-si-pir-F-18 ]
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Tauvid
Uses for Tauvid
Flortaucipir F 18 injection is used to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease in adults with cognitive (mental) problems. It is used in a procedure called positron emission tomography (PET) scan to help your doctor see an image of your brain. Flortaucipir F 18 injection is not used to detect chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Flortaucipir 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.
Before using Tauvid
In deciding to use a diagnostic test, any risks of the test must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. Also, other things may affect test results. For this test, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of flortaucipir F 18 injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of flortaucipir F 18 injection in the elderly.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastf...
