Flutemetamol f 18 (Intravenous)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 14, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Vizamyl
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Diagnostic Agent
Uses for flutemetamol f 18
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.
Flutemetamol f 18 is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor with specialized training in nuclear medicine.
Before using flutemetamol f 18
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 flutemetamol f 18 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
Flutemetamol F 18 injection is not indicated for use in children.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of flutemetamol 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 breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Proper use of flutemetamol f 18
A doctor or other trained health professional will give you flutemetamol f 18. Flutemetamol f 18 is given through a needle placed in one of your veins just before you have a PET scan.
Your doctor will have you drink plenty of water or other fluids before and after you have the PET scan.
You will need to urinate right away and as often as possible for 24 hours after receiving flutemetamol f 18.