Complete dosing information for EDOTREOTIDE GALLIUM GA-68
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 Recommended dose for adults is 148 MBq (4 mCi) as a bolus intravenous injection ( 2.2 ) Recommended dose for pediatric patients is 1.59 MBq/kg (0.043 mCi/kg) with a range of 11.1 MBq (0.3 mCi) to 111 MBq (3 mCi), as a bolus intravenous injection ( 2.2 ) Initiate imaging 55 to 90 minutes after drug administration ( 2.4 ) See full prescribing information for additional preparation, administration, imaging and radiation dosimetry information ( 2 ) 2.1 Radiation Safety – Drug Handling Handle Ga 68 DOTATOC 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 Ga 68 DOTATOC Injection. Radiopharmaceuticals should be used by or under the control of physicians who are qualified by specific training and experience in the safe use and handling of radionuclides, and whose experience and training have