Fluciclovine F 18 (By injection)

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Brand Name(s)

Axumin

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

How to Use This Medicine

Injectable

A doctor or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. It is given through a needle placed in one of your veins just before you have a PET scan.
Avoid significant exercises for at least 1 day before the PET scan.
Do not eat or drink anything for at least 4 hours before you receive this medicine (other than small amounts of water for taking other medicines).
Urinate right away and as often as possible for at least 1 hour after the scan. This will help remove this radioactive medicine from your body.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

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

Introduction

Fluciclovine F 18 (floo-SIK-loe-veen F 18)

Given just before a PET scan (positron emission tomography) to help detect prostate cancer.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Pain, itching, burning, redness, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed

Warnings While Using This Medicine

Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or other medical problems.
You will be exposed to radiation while you receive this medicine. If you have any questions about this, talk to your doctor.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used

This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to fluciclovine F 18.

Review Date: 7/4/2018
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