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Technetium-99m exametazime (HMPAO)

Approved Use: 
  • As an adjunct in the detection of altered regional cerebral perfusion in stroke
  • Leukocyte labeled scintigraphy as an adjunct in the localization of intra-abdominal infection and inflammatory bowel disease 
​Dose: 
  • Cerebral scintigraphy: 10 - 20 mCi
  • Tc-99m labeled leukocytes: 7 - 25 mCi

Brand Name: Ceretec™
Manufacturer: GE Healthcare

Package Insert (non-stabilized kit)
How Supplied: 5 vial kit
NDC#: 17156-022-05

Package Insert (stabilized kit)
How Supplied: 
  • 5 vials of 0.5 mg exametazime
  • 5 vials of 0.2 mg cobalt stabilizer solution
NDC#: 17156-025-05

Letter from Manufacturer November 2018 (new formulation)
Old Formulation Discontinued March 2019

Manufacturer: Jubilant Radiopharma
Package Insert
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How Supplied:​
 5 vial kit 
​NDC #: 65174-200-05

Clinical Guidelines:
  • ACR–ACNM–SNMMI–SPR Practice Parameter for the Performance of SPECT Brain Perfusion Imaging (2021)
  • ACR-SPR Practice Parameter for the Performance of Scintigraphy for Inflammation and Infection (2018)
  • SNMMI Procedure Standard for Brain Death Scintigraphy 2.0 (2012)
  • ​EANM Guidelines for Labeling of Leukocytes with Tc-99m HMPAO (2010)
  • ​SNMMI Procedure Standard for Brain Perfusion SPECT Using Tc-99m Radiopharmaceuticals 3.0 (2009)
  • SNMMI Procedure Standard for Tc-99m HMPAO-Labeled Leukocyte Scintigraphy for Suspected Infection/Inflammation 3.0 (2004)
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      • Tc-99m RBC
      • Tc-99m sestamibi
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      • Tc-99m sulfur colloid
      • Tc-99m tetrofosmin
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