FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F18 injection
Fludeoxyglucose by
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
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Fludeoxyglucose F18 Injection
Initial U.S. Approval: 2005INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Fludeoxyglucose F18 Injection is indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging in the following settings:
- Oncology: For assessment of abnormal glucose metabolism to assist in the evaluation of malignancy in patients with known or suspected abnormalities found by other testing modalities, or in patients with an existing diagnosis of cancer.
- Cardiology: For the identification of left ventricular myocardium with residual glucose metabolism and reversible loss of systolic function in patients with coronary artery disease and left ventricular dysfunction, when used together with myocardial perfusion imaging.
- Neurology: For the identification of regions of abnormal glucose metabolism associated with foci of epileptic seizures ( 1).
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Fludeoxyglucose F18 Injection emits radiation. Use procedures to minimize radiation exposure. Screen for blood glucose abnormalities.
- In
the oncology and neurology settings, instruct patients to fast for 4 – 6 hours
prior to the drug’s injection. Consider medical therapy and laboratory
testing to assure at least two days of normoglycemia prior to the drug’s
administration (
5.2).
- In the cardiology setting, administration of glucose-containing food or liquids (e.g., 50 – 75 grams) prior to the drug’s injection facilitates localization of cardiac ischemia ( 2.3).
Aseptically withdraw Fludeoxyglucose F18 Injection from its container and administer by intravenous injection ( 2). The recommended dose:
- for adults is 5 – 10 mCi (185 – 370 MBq), in all indicated clinical settings ( 2.1).
- for pediatric patients is 2.6 mCi in the neurology setting ( 2.2).
Initiate imaging within 40 minutes following drug injection; acquire static emission images 30 – 100 minutes from time of injection ( 2).
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Multiple-dose glass vial containing 0.74 – 18.5 GBq (20 – 500mCi/mL) of Fludeoxyglucose F18 Injection and 4.5 mg of sodium chloride in citrate buffer (approximately 16 – 17 mL volume), for intravenous administration ( 3).
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None. (4)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Hypersensitivity reactions have occurred; have emergency resuscitation equipment and personnel immediately available ( 6).
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact SOFIE Co. at 1-800-753-5368 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
- Pregnancy Category C: No
human or animal data. Consider alternative diagnostics; use only if clearly
needed (
8.1).
- Nursing mothers: Use alternatives to breast feeding (e.g., stored
breast milk or infant formula) for at least 10 half-lives of radioactive decay,
if Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection is administered to a woman who is
breast-feeding (
8.3).
- Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established in the oncology and cardiology settings ( 8.4).
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION.
Revised: 5/2020
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Table of Contents
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
1.1 Oncology
1.2 Cardiology
1.3 Neurology
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Recommended Dose for Adults
2.2 Recommended Dose for Pediatric Patients
2.3 Patient Preparation
2.4 Radiation Dosimetry
2.5 Radiation Safety – Drug Handling
2.6 Drug Preparation and Administration
2.7 Imaging Guidelines
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Radiation Risks
5.2 Blood Glucose Abnormalities
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
8 USE IN SPECIAL POPULATIONS
8.1 Pregnancy
8.3 Nursing Mothers
8.4 Pediatric Use
11 DESCRIPTION
11.1 Chemical Characteristics
11.2 Physical Characteristics
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1 Mechanism of Action
12.2 Pharmacodynamics
12.3 Pharmacokinetics
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
14 CLINICAL STUDIES
14.1 Oncology
14.2 Cardiology
14.3 Neurology
15 REFERENCES
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Fludeoxyglucose F18 Injection is indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging in the following settings:
1.1 Oncology
For assessment of abnormal glucose metabolism to assist in the evaluation of malignancy in patients with known or suspected abnormalities found by other testing modalities, or in patients with an existing diagnosis of cancer.
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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Fludeoxyglucose F18 Injection emits radiation. Use procedures to minimize radiation exposure. Calculate the final dose from the end of synthesis (EOS) time using proper radioactive decay factors. Assay the final dose in a properly calibrated dose calibrator before administration to the patient [ see Description (11.2)].
2.1 Recommended Dose for Adults
Within the oncology, cardiology and neurology settings, the recommended dose for adults is 5 – 10 mCi (185 – 370 MBq) as an intravenous injection.
2.2 Recommended Dose for Pediatric Patients
Within the neurology setting, the recommended dose for pediatric patients is 2.6 mCi, as an intravenous injection. The optimal dose adjustment on the basis of body size or weight has not been determined [ see Use in Special Populations (8.4)].
2.3 Patient Preparation
- To
minimize the radiation absorbed dose to the bladder, encourage adequate
hydration.Encourage the patient to drink water or other fluids (as tolerated) in the 4
hours before their PET study.
- Encourage the patient to void as soon as the imaging study is completed and as often as possible thereafter for at least one hour.
- Screen patients for clinically significant blood glucose abnormalities by obtaining a history and/or laboratory tests [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. Prior to Fludeoxyglucose F 18 PET imaging in the oncology and neurology settings, instruct patient to fast for 4 – 6 hours prior to the drug’s injection.
- In the cardiology setting, administration of glucose-containing food or liquids (e.g., 50 – 75 grams) prior to Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection facilitates localization of cardiac ischemia.
2.4 Radiation Dosimetry
The estimated human absorbed radiation doses (rem/mCi) to a newborn (3.4 kg), 1-year old (9.8 kg), 5-year old (19 kg), 10-year old (32 kg), 15-year old (57 kg), and adult (70 kg) from intravenous administration of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection are shown in Table 1. These estimates were calculated based on human 2 data and using the data published by the International Commission on Radiological Protection 4 for Fludeoxyglucose 18F. The dosimetry data show that there are slight variations in absorbed radiation dose for various organs in each of the age groups. These dissimilarities in absorbed radiation dose are due to developmental age variations (e.g., organ size, location, and overall metabolic rate for each age group). The identified critical organs (in descending order) across all age groups evaluated are the urinary bladder, heart, pancreas, spleen, and lungs.
Table 1. Estimated Absorbed Radiation Doses (rem/mCi) After Intravenous Administration of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection a Organ Newborn
(3.4kg)1-year old
(9.8kg)5-year old
(19kg)10-year old
(32kg)15-year old
(57kg)Adult
(70kg)Bladder wall b 4.3 1.7 0.93 0.60 0.40 0.32 Heart wall 2.4 1.2 0.70 0.44 0.29 0.22 Pancreas 2.2 0.68 0.33 0.25 0.13 0.096 Spleen 2.2 0.84 0.46 0.29 0.19 0.14 Lungs 0.96 0.38 0.20 0.13 0.092 0.064 Kidneys 0.81 0.34 0.19 0.13 0.089 0.074 Ovaries 0.80 0.8 0.19 0.11 0.058 0.053 Uterus 0.79 0.35 0.19 0.12 0.076 0.062 LLI wall* 0.69 0.28 0.15 0.097 0.060 0.051 Liver 0.69 0.31 0.17 0.11 0.076 0.058 Gallbladder wall 0.69 0.26 0.14 0.093 0.059 0.049 Small intestine 0.68 0.29 0.15 0.096 0.060 0.047 ULI wall** 0.67 0.27 0.15 0.090 0.057 0.046 Stomach wall 0.65 0.27 0.14 0.089 0.057 0.047 Adrenals 0.65 0.28 0.15 0.095 0.061 0.048 Testes 0.64 0.27 0.14 0.085 0.052 0.041 Red marrow 0.62 0.26 0.14 0.089 0.057 0.047 Thymus 0.61 0.26 0.14 0.086 0.056 0.044 Thyroid 0.61 0.26 0.13 0.080 0.049 0.039 Muscle 0.058 0.25 0.13 0.078 0.049 0.039 Bone surface 0.57 0.24 0.12 0.079 0.052 0.041 Breast 0.54 0.22 0.11 0.068 0.043 0.034 Skin 0.49 0.20 0.10 0.060 0.037 0.030 Brain 0.29 0.13 0.09 0.078 0.072 0.070 Other tissues 0.59 0.25 0.13 0.083 0.052 0.042 aMIRDOSE 2 software was used to calculate the radiation absorbed dose. Assumptions on the biodistribution based on data from Gallagher et al. 1 and Jones et al. 2bThe dynamic bladder model with a uniform voiding frequency of 1.5 hours was used.
*LLI = lower large intestine; **ULI = upper large intestine2.5 Radiation Safety – Drug Handling
- Use waterproof gloves, effective radiation shielding, and appropriate safety measures when handling Fludeoxyglucose F18 Injection 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 specific training and experience in the safe use and handling of radionuclides, and whose experience and training have been approved by the appropriate governmental agency authorized to license the use of radionuclides.
- Calculate the final dose from the end of synthesis (EOS) time using proper radioactive decay factors. Assay the final dose in a properly calibrated dose calibrator before administration to the patient [ see Description (11.2)].
- The dose of Fludeoxyglucose F18 used in a given patient should be minimized consistent with the objectives of the procedure, and the nature of the radiation detection devices employed.
2.6 Drug Preparation and Administration
- Calculate the necessary volume to administer based on calibration time and dose.
- Aseptically withdraw Fludeoxyglucose F18 Injection from its container.
- Inspect Fludeoxyglucose F18 Injection visually for particulate matter and discoloration before administration, whenever solution and container permit.
- Do not administer the drug if it contains particulate matter or discoloration; dispose of these unacceptable or unused preparations in a safe manner, in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Use Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection within 12 hours from the EOS.
- To
minimize the radiation absorbed dose to the bladder, encourage adequate
hydration.Encourage the patient to drink water or other fluids (as tolerated) in the 4
hours before their PET study.
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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Radiation Risks
Radiation-emitting products, including Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection, may increase the risk for cancer, especially in pediatric patients. Use the smallest dose necessary for imaging and ensure safe handling to protect the patient and health care worker [ see Dosage and Administration (2.5)].
5.2 Blood Glucose Abnormalities
In the oncology and neurology setting, suboptimal imaging may occur in patients with inadequately regulated blood glucose levels. In these patients, consider medical therapy and laboratory testing to assure at least two days of normoglycemia prior to Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection administration.
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8 USE IN SPECIAL POPULATIONS
8.1 Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category C
Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection. It is also not known whether Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Consider alternative diagnostic tests in a pregnant woman; administer Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection only if clearly needed.
8.3 Nursing Mothers
It is not known whether Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection is excreted in human milk. Consider alternative diagnostic tests in women who are breast-feeding. Use alternatives to breast feeding (e.g., stored breast milk or infant formula) for at least 10 half-lives of radioactive decay, if Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection is administered to a woman who is breast-feeding.
8.4 Pediatric Use
The safety and effectiveness of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection in pediatric patients with epilepsy is established on the basis of studies in adult and pediatric patients. In pediatric patients with epilepsy, the recommended dose is 2.6 mCi. The optimal dose adjustment on the basis of body size or weight has not been determined.
In the oncology or cardiology settings, the safety and effectiveness of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection have not been established in pediatric patients.
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11 DESCRIPTION
11.1 Chemical Characteristics
Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection is a positron emitting radiopharmaceutical that is used for diagnostic purposes in conjunction with positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. The active ingredient 2-deoxy-2-[ 18F]fluoro-D-glucose has the molecular formula of C 6H 1118FO 5 with a molecular weight of 181.26, and has the following chemical structure:
Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection is provided as a ready to use sterile, pyrogen free, clear, colorless citrate buffered solution. Each mL contains between 0.740 to 18.5 GBq (20.0-500 mCi) of 2-deoxy-2-[ 18F]fluoro-D-glucose at the EOS, 4.5 mg of sodium chloride in citrate buffer. The pH of the solution is between 4.5 and 7.5. The solution is packaged in a multiple-dose glass vial and does not contain any preservative.
11.2 Physical Characteristics
Fluorine F 18 has a physical half-life of 109.7 minutes and decays to Oxygen O 18 (stable) by positron decay. The principal photons useful for imaging are the dual 511 keV “annihilation” gamma photons that are produced and emitted simultaneously in opposite directions when the positron interacts with an electron (Table 2).
Table 2. Principal Radiation Emission Data for Fluorine F 18 Radiation/Emission % Per Disintegration Mean Energy Positron(β+) 96.73 249.8 keV Gamma(±)* 193.46 511.0 keV *Produced by positron annihilation
From: Kocher, D.C. Radioactive Decay Tables DOE/TIC-I 1026, 89 (1981)
The specific gamma ray constant (point source air kerma coefficient) for fluorine F 18 is 5.7 R/hr/mCi (1.35 x 10 -6 Gy/hr/kBq) at 1 cm. The half-value layer (HVL) for the 511 keV photons is 4 mm lead (Pb). The range of attenuation coefficients for this radionuclide as a function of lead shield thickness is shown in Table 3. For example, the interposition of an 8 mm thickness of Pb, with a coefficient of attenuation of 0.25, will decrease the external radiation by 75%.
Table 3. Radiation Attenuation of 511 keV Photons by lead (Pb) shielding Shield thickness (Pb) mm Coefficient of attenuation 0
0.00
4
0.50
8
0.25
13
0.10
26
0.01
39
0.001
52
0.0001 For use in correcting for physical decay of this radionuclide, the fractions remaining at selected intervals after calibration are shown in Table 4.
Table 4. Physical Decay Chart for Fluorine F 18 Minutes Fraction Remaining 0*
1.000
15
0.909
30
0.826
60
0.683
110
0.500
220
0.250 *calibration time
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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1 Mechanism of Action
Fludeoxyglucose F 18 is a glucose analog that concentrates in cells that rely upon glucose as an energy source, or in cells whose dependence on glucose increases under pathophysiological conditions. Fludeoxyglucose F 18 is transported through the cell membrane by facilitative glucose transporter proteins and is phosphorylated within the cell to [ 18F] FDG-6-phosphate by the enzyme hexokinase. Once phosphorylated it cannot exit until it is dephosphorylated by glucose-6-phosphatase. Therefore, within a given tissue or pathophysiological process, the retention and clearance of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 reflect a balance involving glucose transporter, hexokinase and glucose-6-phosphatase activities. When allowance is made for the kinetic differences between glucose and Fludeoxyglucose F 18 transport and phosphorylation (expressed as the ''lumped constant'' ratio), Fludeoxyglucose F 18 is used to assess glucose metabolism.
In comparison to background activity of the specific organ or tissue type, regions of decreased or absent uptake of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 reflect the decrease or absence of glucose metabolism. Regions of increased uptake of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 reflect greater than normal rates of glucose metabolism.
12.2 Pharmacodynamics
Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection is rapidly distributed to all organs of the body after intravenous administration. After background clearance of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection, optimal PET imaging is generally achieved between 30 to 40 minutes after administration.
In cancer, the cells are generally characterized by enhanced glucose metabolism partially due to (1) an increase in activity of glucose transporters, (2) an increased rate of phosphorylation activity, (3) a reduction of phosphatase activity or, (4) a dynamic alteration in the balance among all these processes. However, glucose metabolism of cancer as reflected by Fludeoxyglucose F 18 accumulation shows considerable variability. Depending on tumor type, stage, and location, Fludeoxyglucose F 18 accumulation may be increased, normal, or decreased. Also, inflammatory cells can have the same variability of uptake of Fludeoxyglucose F 18.
In the heart, under normal aerobic conditions, the myocardium meets the bulk of its energy requirements by oxidizing free fatty acids. Most of the exogenous glucose taken up by the myocyte is converted into glycogen. However, under ischemic conditions, the oxidation of free fatty acids decreases, exogenous glucose becomes the preferred myocardial substrate, glycolysis is stimulated, and glucose taken up by the myocyte is metabolized immediately instead of being converted into glycogen. Under these conditions, phosphorylated Fludeoxyglucose F 18 accumulates in the myocyte and can be detected with PET imaging.
In the brain, cells normally rely on aerobic metabolism. In epilepsy, the glucose metabolism varies. Generally, during a seizure, glucose metabolism increases. Interictally, the seizure focus tends to be hypometabolic.
12.3 Pharmacokinetics
Distribution: In four healthy male volunteers, receiving an intravenous administration of 30 seconds in duration, the arterial blood level profile for Fludeoxyglucose F 18 decayed triexponentially. The effective half-life ranges of the three phases were 0.2-0.3 minutes, 10-13 minutes with a mean and standard deviation (STD) of 11.6 (±) 1.1 min, and 80-95 minutes with a mean and STD of 88 (±) 4 min.
Plasma protein binding of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 has not been studied.
Metabolism: Fludeoxyglucose F 18 is transported into cells and phosphorylated to [ 18F]-FDG-6- phosphate at a rate proportional to the rate of glucose utilization within that tissue. [F 18]-FDG-6-phosphate presumably is metabolized to 2-deoxy-2-[F 18]fluoro-6-phospho-D-mannose([F 18]FDM-6-phosphate).
Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection may contain several impurities (e.g., 2-deoxy-2-chloro-D-glucose (ClDG)). Biodistribution and metabolism of ClDG are presumed to be similar to Fludeoxyglucose F 18 and would be expected to result in intracellular formation of 2-deoxy-2-chloro-6-phospho-D-glucose (ClDG-6-phosphate) and 2-deoxy-2-chloro-6-phospho-D-mannose (ClDM-6-phosphate). The phosphorylated deoxyglucose compounds are dephosphorylated and the resulting compounds (FDG, FDM, ClDG, and ClDM) presumably leave cells by passive diffusion. Fludeoxyglucose F 18 and related compounds are cleared from non-cardiac tissues within 3 to 24 hours after administration. Clearance from the cardiac tissue may require more than 96 hours. Fludeoxyglucose F 18 that is not involved in glucose metabolism in any tissue is then excreted in the urine.
Elimination: Fludeoxyglucose F 18 is cleared from most tissues within 24 hours and can be eliminated from the body unchanged in the urine. Three elimination phases have been identified in the reviewed literature. Within 33 minutes, a mean of 3.9% of the administrated radioactive dose was measured in the urine. The amount of radiation exposure of the urinary bladder at two hours post-administration suggests that 20.6% (mean) of the radioactive dose was present in the bladder.
Special Populations: The pharmacokinetics of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection have not been studied in renally-impaired, hepatically impaired or pediatric patients. Fludeoxyglucose F 18 is eliminated through the renal system. Avoid excessive radiation exposure to this organ system and adjacent tissues.
The effects of fasting, varying blood sugar levels, conditions of glucose intolerance, and diabetes mellitus on Fludeoxyglucose F 18 distribution in humans have not been ascertained [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
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14 CLINICAL STUDIES
14.1 Oncology
The efficacy of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection in positron emission tomography cancer imaging was demonstrated in 16 independent studies. These studies prospectively evaluated the use of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 in patients with suspected or known malignancies, including non-small cell lung cancer, colo-rectal, pancreatic, breast, thyroid, melanoma, Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and various types of metastatic cancers to lung, liver, bone, and axillary nodes. All these studies had at least 50 patients and used pathology as a standard of truth. The Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection doses in the studies ranged from 200 MBq to 740 MBq with a median and mean dose of 370 MBq.
In the studies, the diagnostic performance of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection varied with the type of cancer, size of cancer, and other clinical conditions. False negative and false positive scans were observed. Negative Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection PET scans do not exclude the diagnosis of cancer. Positive Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection PET scans can not replace pathology to establish a diagnosis of cancer. Non-malignant conditions such as fungal infections, inflammatory processes and benign tumors have patterns of increased glucose metabolism that may give rise to false-positive scans. The efficacy of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection PET imaging in cancer screening was not studied.
14.2 Cardiology
The efficacy of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection for cardiac use was demonstrated in ten independent, prospective studies of patients with coronary artery disease and chronic left ventricular systolic dysfunction who were scheduled to undergo coronary revascularization. Before revascularization, patients underwent PET imaging with Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection (74 – 370 MBq, 2 – 10 mCi) and perfusion imaging with other diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. Doses of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection ranged from 74-370 MBq (2-10 mCi). Segmental, left ventricular, wall-motion assessments of asynergic areas made before revascularization were compared in a blinded manner to assessments made after successful revascularization to identify myocardial segments with functional recovery.
Left ventricular myocardial segments were predicted to have reversible loss of systolic function if they showed Fludeoxyglucose F 18 accumulation and reduced perfusion (i.e., flow-metabolism mismatch). Conversely, myocardial segments were predicted to have irreversible loss of systolic function if they showed reductions in both Fludeoxyglucose F 18 accumulation and perfusion (i.e., matched defects).
Findings of flow-metabolism mismatch in a myocardial segment may suggest that successful revascularization will restore myocardial function in that segment. However, false-positive tests occur regularly, and the decision to have a patient undergo revascularization should not be based on PET findings alone. Similarly, findings of a matched defect in a myocardial segment may suggest that myocardial function will not recover in that segment, even if it is successfully revascularized. However, false-negative tests occur regularly, and the decision to recommend against coronary revascularization, or to recommend a cardiac transplant, should not be based on PET findings alone. The reversibility of segmental dysfunction as predicted with Fludeoxyglucose F 18 PET imaging depends on successful coronary revascularization. Therefore, in patients with a low likelihood of successful revascularization, the diagnostic usefulness of PET imaging with Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection is more limited.
14.3 Neurology
In a prospective, open label trial, Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection was evaluated in 86 patients with epilepsy. Each patient received a dose of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection in the range of 185-370 MBq (5-10 mCi). The mean age was 16.4 years (range: 4 months - 58 years; of these, 42 patients were less than 12 years and 16 patients were less than 2 years old). Patients had a known diagnosis of complex partial epilepsy and were under evaluation for surgical treatment of their seizure disorder. Seizure foci had been previously identified on ictal EEGs and sphenoidal EEGs. Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection PET imaging confirmed previous diagnostic findings in 16% (14/87) of the patients; in 34% (30/87) of the patients, Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection PET images provided new findings. In 32% (27/87), imaging with Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection was inconclusive. The impact of these imaging findings on clinical outcomes is not known.
Several other studies comparing imaging with Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection results to subsphenoidal EEG, MRI and/or surgical findings supported the concept that the degree of hypometabolism corresponds to areas of confirmed epileptogenic foci. The safety and effectiveness of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection to distinguish idiopathic epileptogenic foci from tumors or other brain lesions that may cause seizures have not been established.
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15 REFERENCES
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J.S., Ido T., MacGregor R.R., Som P., Wan C.N., Wolf A.P., Kuhl D.E., and Reivich
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18F-labeled 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-d-glucose as a radiopharmaceutical for measuring
regional myocardial glucose metabolism in vivo: tissue distribution and imaging
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Alavi, A., Christman D., Montanez, I., Wolf, A.P., and Reivich M. “The radiation dosimetry of 2 [F-18]
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J.S., Ido T., MacGregor R.R., Som P., Wan C.N., Wolf A.P., Kuhl D.E., and Reivich
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18F-labeled 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-d-glucose as a radiopharmaceutical for measuring
regional myocardial glucose metabolism in vivo: tissue distribution and imaging
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1977; 18, 990-6.
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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection is supplied in a multi-dose, capped 30 mL glass vial containing between 0.740 – 18.5 GBq/mL (20 - 500 mCi/mL), of no carrier added 2-deoxy-2-[F 18] fluoro-D-glucose, at end of synthesis, in approximately 16 - 17 mL. The contents of each vial are sterile, pyrogen-free and preservative-free.
NDC: 49609-001-01
Store the Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection vial upright in a lead shielded container at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Distribute, store and dispose of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection in accordance with the regulations and a general license, or its equivalent, of an Agreement State or a Licensing State.
The expiration date and time are provided on the container label. Use Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection within 12 hours from the EOS time.
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F18
fludeoxyglucose f18 injectionProduct Information Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC: 49609-001 Route of Administration INTRAVENOUS Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F-18 (UNII: 0Z5B2CJX4D) (FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F-18 - UNII:0Z5B2CJX4D) FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F-18 500 mCi in 1 mL Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC: 49609-001-01 16 mL in 1 VIAL; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 12/08/2011 Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date ANDA ANDA203665 12/08/2011 Labeler - SOFIE Co. dba SOFIE (957704737) Registrant - SOFIE Co. dba SOFIE (957704737) Establishment Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations SOFIE Co. dba SOFIE 118258354 positron emission tomography drug production(49609-001)
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