Chemical formula: C₂₀H₂₅FN₂O₃ Molecular mass: 359.432 g/mol PubChem compound: 24822371
Florbetapir ¹⁸F binds to β-amyloid plaques and the ¹⁸F isotope produces a positron signal that is detected by a PET scanner. Florbetapir ¹⁸F is 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.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| V09AX05 | V Various → V09 Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals → V09A Central nervous system → V09AX Other central nervous system diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals | |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMYVID Solution for injection | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Florbetapir ¹⁸F is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Austria (AT)
Croatia (HR)
Estonia (EE)
Ireland (IE)
Japan (JP)
Lithuania (LT)
Poland (PL)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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