Complete dosing information for FLUCICLOVINE F-18
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 Use appropriate radiation safety handling measures ( 2.1 ). Aseptically withdraw Axumin from its container and administer 370 MBq (10 mCi) as a bolus intravenous injection. ( 2.2 ). Initiate imaging 3 minutes to 5 minutes after administration. Scanning should start from mid-thigh and proceed to base of skull, with a total scan time of approximately 20 minutes to 30 minutes ( 2.4 ). The (radiation absorbed) effective dose associated with 370 MBq (10 mCi) of injected activity of Axumin is approximately 8 mSv (0.8 rem) in an adult ( 2.6 ). 2.1 Radiation Safety - Drug Handling Axumin is a radioactive drug and should be handled with appropriate safety measures to minimize radiation exposure during administration [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) ]. Use waterproof gloves and effective shielding, including syringe shields, when handling and administering Axumin. 2.2 Recommended Dose and Administration Instructions The recommended dose is 370 MBq (10 mCi) admini