Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Amyvid
(florbetapir (18F))
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
This medicinal product is for diagnostic use only. Amyvid is a radiopharmaceutical indicated for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of ?-amyloid neuritic plaque density in the brains of adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimers disease (AD) and other causes of cognitive impairment. Amyvid should be used in conjunction with a clinical evaluation. A negative scan indicates sparse or no plaques, which is not consistent with a diagnosis of AD.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
florbetapir (18F)
Category
Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals
Manufacturer
Eli Lilly Nederland B.V.
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