Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Tauvid
(flortaucipir (18F))
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
This medicinal product is for diagnostic use only. Flortaucipir (18F) is a radiopharmaceutical indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of the brain to assess the neocortical distribution of aggregated tau neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) in adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimers disease (AD). Flortaucipir (18F) is an adjunct to clinical and other diagnostic evaluations. For limitations of use, see sections 4.4 and 5.1.
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
flortaucipir (18F)
Category
Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals
Manufacturer
Eli Lilly Nederland B.V.
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