250 MBq\/ml solution <\/p>\n\n\n\n
for injection This radiopharmaceutical is for diagnostic use only. It is used only as an aid to detect disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The active substance found in Steripet is called “fludeoxyglucose”. It is injected before imaging with a special camera that makes it possible to see inside a part of your body. When a small amount of Steripet is injected, the images taken during the examination will help the doctor see where your disease is and how it is progressing. Talk to your doctor before receiving Steripet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n if you are diabetic and your diabetes is not currently under control<\/p>\n\n\n\n if you have an infection or an inflammatory disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n if you have kidney problems<\/p>\n\n\n\n if you are pregnant or suspect you are pregnant<\/p>\n\n\n\n if you are breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before administering Steripet, you should<\/strong> avoid all strenuous physical activity.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor if you are under 18.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines as they may affect the doctor’s interpretation of the images, especially:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The time before the examination:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You must tell the doctor before receiving Steripet if there is any possibility that you are pregnant, if you have missed your period or if you are breastfeeding.\u00a0If you are unsure, you must consult the doctor who will conduct the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The doctor will only give you this medicine during pregnancy if the expected benefit outweighs the risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You must take a break from breastfeeding for 12 hours after injection one. Give the baby formula and express and discard the breast milk. Discuss with your doctor when breastfeeding can be resumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a baby, consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steripet is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The steroid contains sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine contains more than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg). This should be taken into account by patients who have been prescribed a low-sodium diet.<\/a> There are strict rules regarding the use, handling, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.\u00a0Steripet will only be used in hospitals.\u00a0This product will only be handled and given to you by people who are trained and qualified to use it safely.\u00a0They will provide you with the necessary information regarding the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The doctor responsible for the examination decides how much Steripet you will receive.\u00a0It will be the lowest possible\u00a0dose\u00a0to obtain the information needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The amount most often recommended for an adult varies between 100 \u2013 400 MBq (mega becquerel, the unit used to measure radioactivity.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dose given to children or adolescents depends on their weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How Steripet is given and how the examination is carried out<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Steripet is given as a single injection into a vein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One injection is enough for the examination that the doctor needs. It will be given 45-60 minutes before the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After injection one, you should be completely at rest, without reading or talking. You will be offered water and asked to urinate immediately before the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the picture taking, you must also be completely at rest, lying down comfortably without reading or talking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Duration of the survey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor will tell you how long the examination will take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The examination normally takes 30-60 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After receiving a <\/strong>Steripet\u00a0injection, you should<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is unlikely that you will get an overdose because you will only be given one dose of Steripet by your doctor under controlled conditions. If an overdose should nevertheless occur, you will receive appropriate treatment. The doctor conducting the examination may recommend that you drink a lot to speed up the elimination of Steripet from your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
fludeoxyglucose ( 18<\/sup> F)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Steripet is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat you need to know before using Steripet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The steripet must not be used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Other medicines and Steripet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Steripet with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Steripet is used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you have been given too much Steripet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n