Fluoride ion F-18

Generic Name
Fluoride ion F-18
Brand Names
Sodium Fluoride F-18
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
F
CAS Number
67862-54-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
4M4WE5N2GE
Background

Sodium Fluoride F 18 Injection is a positron emitting radiopharmaceutical, no-carrier added. It contains radioactive fluoride F 18 that is used for diagnostic purposes in conjunction with positron emission tomography (PET) imaging and is administered by intravenous injection. Its primary indication is for bone imaging. Increased deposition around joints can ...

Indication

18F is used as a bone imaging agent to define areas of altered osteogenic activity. It has been indicated for back pain and otherwise unexplained bone pain, child abuse, abnormal radiographic or laboratory findings, osteomyelitis, trauma, inflammatory and degenerative arthritis, avascular necrosis. Osteonecrosis of the mandible, condylar hyperplasia, and met...

Associated Conditions
Altered osteogenesis, Altered osteogenic activity
Associated Therapies
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