Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: Micromedex
US Brand Name
- Amyvid
Descriptions
Florbetapir F-18 injection is used in adults to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive (mental) problems. It is used in for procedure called positron emission tomography (PET) scan to help your doctor see an image of your brain. Florbetapir F-18 belongs to the group of medicines called radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive agents).
This medicine will be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2015
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