Flyrcado
Flurpiridaz F-18
A radioactive diagnostic agent for positron emission tomography myocardial perfusion imaging used to detect and evaluate coronary artery disease by measuring blood flow to the heart muscle at rest or under stress.
Form
Injection
Uses
2
Side effects
5
Category
Cardiovascular
What is Flyrcado used for?
- Myocardial perfusion imaging via PET to evaluate known or suspected coronary artery disease in adults
- Assessment of myocardial blood flow under rest or pharmacologic or exercise stress conditions
Flurpiridaz F-18 side effects
The following side effects have been reported for Flurpiridaz F-18. Their order does not indicate how often an effect occurs.
Flurpiridaz F-18 warnings & precautions
- Exercise or pharmacologic stress testing carries inherent risks including serious cardiovascular events; monitor patients during and after stress administration.
- Radiation exposure contributes to lifetime cancer risk; ensure the diagnostic benefit outweighs the radiation risk before use.
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