Iodine-123 ioflupane
Approved Use: Indicated for striatal dopamine transporter visualization using SPECT brain imaging to assist in the evaluation of adult patients with suspected Parkinsonian syndromes (PS). In these patients, DaTscan may be used to help differentiate essential tremor from tremor due to PS (idiopathic Parkinson’s disease, multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy).
Dose: 3 - 5 mCi
Brand Name: DaTscan™
Manufacturer: GE Healthcare
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How Supplied: 5 mCi
Volume: 2.5 mL
Calibration: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday @12:00 ET
Expiration: 7 hours after calibration time
Availability:
Letter from Manufacturer October 2015 (no longer a controlled substance)
Clinical Guidelines:
Dose: 3 - 5 mCi
Brand Name: DaTscan™
Manufacturer: GE Healthcare
Package Insert
Product Website
How Supplied: 5 mCi
Volume: 2.5 mL
Calibration: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday @12:00 ET
Expiration: 7 hours after calibration time
Availability:
- Must be ordered ≥ 2 business days in advance by 18:00 ET
- DaTscan Ordering Information
Letter from Manufacturer October 2015 (no longer a controlled substance)
Clinical Guidelines: