Metatrace FDG (intravenous)

Metatrace FDG (intravenous)

Metatrace FDG (intravenous)

Possible uses for Metatrace FDG

This medicine should only be used by your doctor or under his or her immediate supervision.

Before using Metatrace FDG

When deciding whether to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the benefits it produces. This is a decision that you and your doctor will make. The following should be noted with this medicine:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your doctor if you have other allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatrics

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geriatrics

There is no information on the association between age and the effects of fludeoxyglucose F 18 injection in geriatric patients.

Breastfeeding

There are insufficient studies in women to determine the risk to infants when using this drug while breast-feeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Drug interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines can be used together, although interactions may occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your doctor if you are taking other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken during or near food or consumption of certain foods because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain medications can also lead to interactions. Discuss using your medicine with food, alcohol or tobacco with your doctor.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Diabetes, schlecht eingestellt – Kann die Ergebnisse des PET-Scans beeinflussen.

Correct use of Metatrace FDG

A doctor or other trained health professional will give you or your child this medicine. This medicine is given through a needle into one of your veins just before you have a PET scan.

Your doctor will have you or your child drink water or other liquids four hours before the PET scan. Your doctor will also give you instructions about what to eat before the test.

You or your child must urinate as often as possible immediately and for at least an hour after the PET scan.

Precautions when using Metatrace FDG

It is very important that your doctor closely monitors you or your child's progress while you are receiving this medicine. This will help your doctor determine whether the medicine is working properly and decide whether you should continue to receive it. Blood tests may be required.

You or your child will be exposed to radiation while you are receiving this medicine. If you have any questions about this, talk to your doctor.

Side effects of Metatrace FDG

In addition to the necessary effects, a medicine may also have some undesirable effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, medical attention may be required if they occur.

Contact your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incident not known

• Schwierigkeiten beim Atmen oder Schlucken
• Fieber
• Nesselsucht
• juckende Haut
• Brechreiz
• Ausschlag
• Rötung der Haut, insbesondere um die Ohren
• Schwellung der Augen, des Gesichts oder der Innenseite der Nase
• ungewöhnliche Müdigkeit oder Schwäche

Some side effects may occur that usually do not require medical attention. These side effects may disappear during treatment as your body gets used to the medicine. Your doctor may also be able to give you ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects persist or are bothersome, or if you have any questions, contact your doctor:

Incident not known

• Blutungen, Blasenbildung, Brennen, Kälte, Verfärbung der Haut, Druckgefühl, Nesselsucht, Infektion, Entzündung, Juckreiz, Knoten, Taubheitsgefühl, Schmerzen, Hautausschlag, Rötung, Narbenbildung, Schmerzen, Stechen, Schwellung, Empfindlichkeit, Kribbeln, Geschwüre oder Wärme an der Injektionsstelle

Some patients may also experience other side effects not listed. If you notice other side effects, contact your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Commonly used brand names

In the USA

• Gludef
• Metatrace FDG

Available dosage forms:

• Lösung

Therapeutic Class: Diagnostic Agent, Radiopharmaceutical Imaging

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