(EYE oh FLOO payne) Brand: DaTscan
• You must not receive this medicine if you are allergic to ioflupane. Speak your doctor if you have ever had any type of reaction to other contrast agent, or to iodine.
• Till you receive ioflupane I-123, speak your doctor if you have kidney or liver malady, or a thyroid disorder.
• Drink plenty of liquid till you receive ioflupane I-123, and for at least 48 hours afterward. Follow your doctor's instructions about the types and amount of liquids you must drink till and after your test. Ioflupane I-123 is radioactive and it can reason dangerous effects on your bladder if it is not properly eliminated from your body through urination.
• Do not let yourself to become dehydrated during the first little days after receiving ioflupane I-123. Call your doctor if you have any vomiting or diarrhea during this time. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you must drink.
• Ioflupane I-123 is in a group of drugs called diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals.(RAY dee oh far ma SOO tik als). Ioflupane I-123 is a radioactive agent that alows images of the brain to be detected by a gamma camera.
• Ioflupane I-123 is used to discover brain signs of Parkinson's malady in people with symptoms such as tremors, loss of balance or coordination, shuffling walk, or another movement problems.
• Ioflupane I-123 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• You must not receive this medicine if you are allergic to ioflupane. Speak your doctor if you have ever had any type of reaction to other contrast agent, or to iodine.
• To create certain you can safely receive ioflupane I-123, speak your doctor if you have any of these another conditions:
· kidney malady;
· liver malady; or
· a thyroid disorder.
• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether ioflupane I-123 will harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant till receiving this medication.
• It is not known whether ioflupane I-123 passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. You must not breast-feed while you are receiving ioflupane I-123.
• Older adults may need kidney function trials till receiving ioflupane I-123. Your kidney function may also need to be watched closely after you have received this medication.
• Ioflupane I-123 is injected into a vein through an IV. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting. It is generally given about 3 to 6 hours till your radiologic test.
• At least 1 hour till you are treated with ioflupane I-123, you will be given a liquid drink that contains medication to protect your thyroid from deleterious radioactive effects of ioflupane I-123.
• Drink plenty of liquid till you receive ioflupane I-123, and for at least 48 hours afterward. Follow your doctor's instructions about the types and amount of liquids you must drink till and after your test. Ioflupane I-123 is radioactive and it can reason dangerous effects on your bladder if it is not properly eliminated from your body through urination.
• Suppose to urinate often during the first 48 hours after your test. You will know you are getting satis extra fluid if you are urinating more than normal during this time. Urinating often will help rid your body of the radioactive iodine.
• Since ioflupane I-123 is used only given once till your radiologic test, you will not be on a daily dosing schedule. Call your doctor if for some cause you will not be able to complete your radiologic test within 3 to 6 hours after you receive your injection.
• Since this medicine is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.
• Do not let yourself to become dehydrated during the first little days after receiving ioflupane I-123. Call your doctor if you have any vomiting or diarrhea during this time. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you must drink.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· pain, swelling, burning, or irritation near the IV needle;
· headache;
· dizziness, spinning sensation;
· dry mouth; or
· nausea.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• You may need to stop using determined drugs for a short time till you receive ioflupane I-123. Speak your doctor about all another medicines you use, especially:
· benztropine (Cogentin);
· buspirone (BuSpar);
· selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar);
· an antidepressant such as amoxapine (Asendin), bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban), sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa), or paroxetine (Paxil);
· decongestant cool medicines, diet pills, and another stimulants;
· medicine to treat ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) such as Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta, and others; or
· street drugs, especially cocaine, ecstasy, or methamphetamine.
• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with ioflupane I-123. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about ioflupane I-123.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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