Generic name:copper cu 64 dotatate (intravenous route) [ KOP-er-Cu-64 DOE-ta-tate ]
Drug class:Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 23, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Detectnet
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Diagnostic Agent, Radiopharmaceutical Imaging
Uses for Detectnet
Copper Cu 64 dotatate injection is used with a PET scan (positron emission tomography) for localization of somatostatin receptor positive neuroendocrine tumors (NETs).
Copper Cu 64 dotatate 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 Detectnet
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 copper Cu 64 dotatate 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 copper Cu 64 dotatate injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have heart, kidney, or liver problems, which may require caution in patients r...
