Amyvid Side Effects

Serious Side Effects of Amyvid

Signs of a serious allergic reaction to Amyvid include hives, trouble breathing, and swelling of the lips, throat, or tongue.
Due to its radioactive properties, taking Amyvid adds to one's cumulative radiation. Exposure to radiation may lead to an increased risk of developing cancer.

Common Side Effects of Amyvid

After being given Amyvid, you may experience headache, joint pain, muscle pain, nausea, or fatigue.

Warnings & Recalls for Amyvid

Amyvid Warnings

In the 24 hours after being given Amyvid, do not breast-feed.
Amyvid may cause radiation harm to a fetus. Talk to your doctor before being given Amyvid if you are pregnant or are planning on becoming pregnant.

Amyvid Treatment and Use

Amyvid |florbetapir F 18 is used with PET imaging to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in patients who exhibit symptoms of cognitive impairment. Amyvid is the first radioactive diagnostic prescription approved to help doctors rule out Alzheimer’s.

How does Amyvid work?

Amyvid is a radioactive compound that makes it easier to create images of the brain using a PET scan. These images show doctors if there is plaque build-up in the patient’s brain, which can be an indication of Alzheimer’s disease.

If a scan is negative, there is a good indication that the patient does not have Alzheimer’s at the time of the diagnosis.

Amyvid Dosage Information

Amyvid is a given in a single dose using an IV in the 30 to 50 minutes before a radiologic test.

The physician administering the Amyvid should be properly trained before handling and giving the treatment.

Other Names for Amyvid

Brand name:

Amyvid

Generic:

florbetapir F 18