Complete dosing information for IOFLUPANE I-123
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 Administer a thyroid-blocking agent at least one hour before the dose of Ioflupane I 123 Injection. ( 2.2 ) The recommended dose of Ioflupane I 123 Injection in adult patients is 111 MBq to 185 MBq (3 mCi to 5 mCi) administered intravenously over at least 20 seconds. ( 2.3 ) Measure patient dose using a dose calibrator immediately prior to administration. ( 2.4 ) Begin SPECT imaging between 3 hours and 6 hours post-injection. ( 2.6 ) Figure 1,2,3,4 2.1 Radiation Safety Ioflupane I 123 Injection emits radiation and must be handled with safety measures to minimize radiation exposure to healthcare providers and patients [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) ]. Radiopharmaceuticals should be used by or under the control of healthcare providers who are qualified by specific training and experienced in the safe use and handling of radionuclides, and whose experience and training have been approved by the appropriate government agency authorized to license the use