Complete dosing information for SODIUM FLUORIDE 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 Sodium Fluoride F18 Injection emits radiation and must be handled with appropriate safety measures (2.1). Administer 300-450 MBq (8–12 mCi) as an intravenous injection in adults (2.4). Administer approximately 2.1 MBq/kg in children with a minimum of 19 MBq (0.5 mCi) and a maximum of 148 MBq (4 mCi) as an intravenous injection (2.5). Imaging can begin 1–2 hours after administration; optimally at one hour post administration (2.7). Encourage patients to void immediately prior to imaging the lumbar spine and bony pelvis (2.7). 2.1 Radiation Safety - Drug Handling Wear waterproof gloves and effective shielding when handling Sodium Fluoride F 18 Injection. Use appropriate safety measures, including shielding, consistent with proper patient management to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure to the patient, occupational workers, clinical personnel, and other persons. Radiopharmaceuticals should be used by or under the control of physicians who are qualified by spe