Fluorodopa F18

What is Fluorodopa F18?

Fluorodopa F18 is a radiopharmaceutical.

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What are the uses of Fluorodopa_F18?

Fluorodopa F 18 is indicated for use with positron emission tomography (PET) to visualize dopaminergic nerve terminals in the striatum for the evaluation of adult patients with suspected Parkinsonian syndromes (PS).

How does Fluorodopa F18 work?

Fluorodopa F 18 is the amino acid analog fluorodopa (FDOPA) labeled with fluorine F 18, a positron-emitting isotope, with potential tumor tracer property. Fluorine F 18 fluorodopa is able to cross the blood-brain barrier and is taken up by brain tumor cells. As uptake is higher in tumor cells, tumors may then be imaged using positron emission tomography (PET). Assessing tumor uptake of FDOPA may be beneficial for diagnosis, localization and in determining further treatment.

• Dailymed label info on Fluorodopa F18
• FDA Fluorodopa F18

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