Complete dosing information for 68GA-DOTATATE
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION After radiolabeling, handle gallium Ga 68 dotatate injection with appropriate safety measures to minimize radiation exposure. ( 2.1 ) Instruct patients to drink a sufficient amount of water before administration, during the first hours following administration and to void frequently. ( 2.1 ) Recommended dose is 2 MBq/kg (0.054 mCi/kg) of body weight up to 200 MBq (5.4 mCi) administered as intravenous bolus injection. ( 2.2 ) See the Full Prescribing Information for detailed instructions on how to prepare gallium Ga 68 dotatate injection (e.g., radiolabeling). ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Radiation Safety Drug Handling After radiolabeling, handle the gallium Ga 68 dotatate injection with appropriate safety measures to minimize radiation exposure [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Use waterproof gloves, effective radiation shielding and appropriate safety measures when preparing and handling gallium Ga 68 dotatate injection. Radiopharmaceuticals should be used by or unde