Fludeoxyglucose F 18 (Intravenous Route)

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Fludeoxyglucose F 18 (Intravenous Route)

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Description

Fludeoxyglucose F 18 injection is used to help diagnose cancer, heart disease, and epilepsy. It is used in a procedure called a positron emission tomography (PET) scan to help your doctor see parts of the body, such as the heart or brain. Fludeoxyglucose F 18 belongs to the group of medicines called radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive agents).

This medicine will be used only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

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