Flurpiridaz f-18

FLYRCADO is indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) under rest or stress (pharmacologic or exercise) in adult patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease (CAD) to evaluate for myocardial ischemia and infarction. FLYRCADO is a radioactive diagnostic drug indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) under rest or stress (pharmacologic or exercise) in adult patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease (CAD) to evaluate for myocardial ischemia and infarction.

Flurpiridaz F 18 is an analog of the mitochondrial complex 1 (MC-1) inhibitor, pyridaben. Flurpiridaz F 18 is extracted by the myocardium proportional to the blood flow and binds to heart tissue that has biologically active mitochondria. Therefore, radioactivity in viable myocardium is higher than in infarcted tissue.

Administer FLYRCADO via intravenous injection. When rest and stress imaging are conducted on the same day, the recommended administered activities are: Rest imaging: 93 MBq to 111 MBq (2.5 mCi to 3 mCi) Pharmacologic stress imaging: 222 MBq to 241 MBq (6 mCi to 6.5 mCi) Exercise stress imaging: 333 MBq to 352 MBq (9 mCi to 9.5 mCi) When rest and stress imaging are conducted over two days, the recommended rest and stress administered activities, for both pharmacologic and exercise stress, are 93 MBq to 111 MBq (2.5 mCi to 3 mCi). See full prescribing information for radiation safety, preparation, administration, imaging, and radiation dosimetry information.

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Risk associated with exercise or pharmacologic stress: Serious adverse reactions such as myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, hypotension, broncho-constriction, stroke, and seizures may occur. Perform stress testing in the setting where cardiac resuscitation equipment and trained staff are readily available. When pharmacologic stress is selected, perform the procedure in accordance with the pharmacologic stress agent's prescribing information. Radiation risks: Ensure safe handling to minimize radiation exposure to patients and health care providers.

The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Risks Associated with Exercise or Pharmacologic Stress Most common adverse reactions occurring during FLYRCADO PET MPI under rest and stress (pharmacologic or exercise) (incidence ≥ 2%) are dyspnea, headache, angina pectoris, chest pain, fatigue, ST segment changes, flushing, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, and arrhythmia.

Store FLYRCADO at 2°C to 30°C (36°F to 86°F), excursions to -20°C (-4°F) (up to 2 hours) or to 50°C (122°F) (up to 8 hours) may be permitted. Store FLYRCADO within radiation shielding.