Florbetaben F-18

Generic Name
Florbetaben F-18
Brand Names
Neuraceq
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H26FNO3
CAS Number
902143-01-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
TLA7312TOI
Background

Florbetaben is a fluorine-18 (18F)-labeled stilbene derivative used for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of the brain. It is used for the non-invasive detection of the density of ß-amyloid neuritic plaques in the brain of adult patients with cognitive impairment.

Indication

Florbetaben is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of the brain to estimate β-amyloid neuritic plaque density in adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and other causes of cognitive decline.

Associated Conditions
Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Cognitive Deficits
Associated Therapies
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