Adreview

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  • Imaging agents

Adreview Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Iobenguane I 123 74MBq/mL (2mCi/mL); soln for IV inj; contains benzyl alcohol.

Pharmacological Class

Radioactive diagnostic agent.

How Supplied

Single-dose vial (5mL)—1

Manufacturer

Generic Availability

NO

Adreview Indications

Indications

As adjunct to other diagnostic tests, for the detection of primary or metastatic pheochromocytoma or neuroblastoma. For scintigraphic assessment of sympathetic innervation of the myocardium by measurement of the heart to mediastinum (H/M) ratio of radioactivity uptake in patients with NYHA class II or class III heart failure and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤35%.

Limitations of Use

In CHF patients: not established for selecting a therapeutic intervention or for monitoring response to therapy. Not established for using the H/M ratio to identify a patient with high mortality risk.

Adreview Dosage and Administration

Adults and Children

Administer thyroid blockade medications at least 1hr prior to dose; individualize. Give by IV inj over 1–2mins. <16yrs (<70kg): calculate dose based on body weight (see full labeling); (≥70kg): 10mCi (370MBq). ≥16yrs: 10mCi (370MBq).

Adreview Contraindications

Not Applicable

Adreview Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Adreview Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Should only be used by trained and experienced physicians in the safe use and handling of radionuclides to minimize radiation exposure. Ensure adequate hydration; encourage frequent voiding for first 48hrs post-administration. Allergy to iodine. Conditions that affect the sympathetic nervous system (eg, Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy): risk of imaging errors. Increased risk for thyroid neoplasia without use of blocking agents. Monitor pulse, BP prior to and intermittently for 30mins post-administration. Have resuscitation equipment/medications readily available. Severe renal impairment. Neonates/infants: monitor for gasping syndrome. Elderly: assess renal function prior to administration. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: interrupt and pump/discard breastmilk for at least 6 days after administration.

Adreview Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Adreview Interactions

Interactions

Risk of imaging errors with concomitant antihypertensives that deplete norepinephrine stores or inhibit reuptake (eg, reserpine, labetalol), antidepressants that inhibit norepinephrine transfer function (eg, amitriptyline and derivatives, imipramine and derivatives, SSRIs), sympathomimetic amines (eg, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, pseudoephedrine, ephedrine), cocaine; discontinue for at least 5 half-lives prior to administration if medically feasible and monitor.

Adreview Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, rash, pruritus, flushing, headache, inj site hemorrhage; hypersensitivity reactions.

Adreview Clinical Trials

See Literature

Adreview Note

Not Applicable

Adreview Patient Counseling

See Literature