Iobenguane I-123

Generic Name: iobenguane i-123

Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Brand Names:

Adreview

11 DESCRIPTION AdreView (Iobenguane I 123 Injection) is a sterile, pyrogen-free radiopharmaceutical for intravenous injection. Each mL contains 0.08 mg iobenguane sulfate, 74 MBq (2 mCi) of I 123 (as iobenguane sulfate I 123) at calibration date and time on the label, 23 mg sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, 2.8 mg disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate and 10.3 mg (1% v/v) benzyl alcohol with a pH of 5.0 – 6.5.

Overview

11 DESCRIPTION AdreView (Iobenguane I 123 Injection) is a sterile, pyrogen-free radiopharmaceutical for intravenous injection. Each mL contains 0.08 mg iobenguane sulfate, 74 MBq (2 mCi) of I 123 (as iobenguane sulfate I 123) at calibration date and time on the label, 23 mg sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, 2.8 mg disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate and 10.3 mg (1% v/v) benzyl alcohol with a pH of 5.0 – 6.5.

Uses

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AdreView is a radiopharmaceutical agent for gamma-scintigraphy indicated for: use in the detection of primary or metastatic pheochromocytoma or neuroblastoma as an adjunct to other diagnostic tests ( 1.1 ) scintigraphic assessment of sympathetic innervation of the myocardium by measurement of the heart to mediastinum (H/M) ratio of radioactivity uptake in patients with New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II or class III heart failure and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 35%. Among these patients, AdreView may be used to help identify patients with lower one and two year mortality risks, as indicated by an H/M ratio ≥ 1.6.

Dosage

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION AdreView emits radiation and must be handled with appropriate safety measures. ( 2.1 , 2.6 ) Administer thyroid blockade medications to patients at risk for thyroid accumulation of AdreView. ( 2.2 , 5.6 ) Measure patient dose by a suitable radioactivity calibration system immediately prior to administration. ( 2.4 ) For patients ≥ 16 years of age or < 16 years of age and ≥ 70 kg: administer 10 mCi (370 MBq). ( 2.4 , 2.5 ) For patients < 16 years of age and < 70 kg: amount scaled to the adult reference activity based on weight. ( 2.5 ) 2.1 Radiation Safety AdreView emits radiation and must be handled with appropriate safety measures to minimize radiation exposure to clinical personnel and patients.

Side Effects

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Serious hypersensitivity reactions have been reported following AdreView administration. The most common adverse reactions, dizziness, rash, pruritis, flushing, headache, and injection site hemorrhage occurred in 1% were associated with the injection site (1.3%), problems such as hematoma and bruising. The other most common reactions were flushing (0.3%) and headache (0.4%). The adverse reactions were predominantly of mild to moderate intensity. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience Because postmarketing reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS The following drugs have the potential to decrease the uptake of norepinephrine and cause false negative imaging results: antihypertensives that deplete norepinephrine stores or inhibit reuptake (e.g., reserpine, labetalol), antidepressants that inhibit norepinephrine transporter function (e.g., amitriptyline and derivatives, imipramine and derivatives, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), sympathomimetic amines (e.g., phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, pseudoephedrine and ephedrine), and cocaine. Clinical studies have not determined which specific drugs may cause false negative imaging results nor whether all drugs in any specific pharmacologic class have the same potential to produce the negative imaging results.

Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity reactions have followed AdreView administration. Have anaphylactic and hypersensitivity treatment measures available prior to AdreView administration. ( 5.1 ) Drugs which block norepinephrine uptake or deplete norepinephrine stores may decrease AdreView uptake. When medically feasible, stop these drugs before AdreView administration and monitor patients for withdrawal signs and symptoms. ( 5.2 ) AdreView contains benzyl alcohol (10.3 mg/mL) which may cause serious reactions in premature or low birth-weight infants. ( 5.3 ) Patients with severe renal impairment may have increased radiation exposure and decreased quality of AdreView images. ( 5.4 ) Failure to block thyroid iodine uptake may result in iodine 123 accumulation in the thyroid. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS AdreView is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to iobenguane or iobenguane sulfate. Known hypersensitivity to iobenguane or iobenguane sulfate. ( 4 )

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Radioactive iodine products cross the placenta and can permanently impair fetal thyroid function. Administration of an appropriate thyroid blocking agent is recommended before use of AdreView in a pregnant woman to protect the woman and fetus from accumulation of I 123 [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. There are no available data on AdreView use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with iobenguane I 123.

Storage

Storage Store AdreView at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F); excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) [see USP]. This product does not contain a preservative. Store within the original lead container or equivalent radiation shielding. In accordance with USP recommendations Iobenguane I 123 Injection preparations should not be used after the expiration date and time stated on the label.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iobenguane I-123 used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AdreView is a radiopharmaceutical agent for gamma-scintigraphy indicated for: use in the detection of primary or metastatic pheochromocytoma or neuroblastoma as an adjunct to other diagnostic tests ( 1.1 ) scintigraphic assessment of sympathetic innervation of the myocardium by measurement of the heart to mediastinum (H/M) ratio of radioactivity uptake in patients with New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II or class III heart failure and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 35%. Among these patients, AdreView may be used to help identify patients with lower one and two year mortality risks, as indicated by an H/M ratio ≥ 1.6.

What are the side effects of Iobenguane I-123?

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Serious hypersensitivity reactions have been reported following AdreView administration. The most common adverse reactions, dizziness, rash, pruritis, flushing, headache, and injection site hemorrhage occurred in 1% were associated with the injection site (1.3%), problems such as hematoma and bruising. The other most common reactions were flushing (0.3%) and headache (0.4%). The adverse reactions were predominantly of mild to moderate intensity. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience Because postmarketing reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Can I take Iobenguane I-123 during pregnancy?

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Radioactive iodine products cross the placenta and can permanently impair fetal thyroid function. Administration of an appropriate thyroid blocking agent is recommended before use of AdreView in a pregnant woman to protect the woman and fetus from accumulation of I 123 [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. There are no available data on AdreView use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with iobenguane I 123.

What are the important warnings for Iobenguane I-123?

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity reactions have followed AdreView administration. Have anaphylactic and hypersensitivity treatment measures available prior to AdreView administration. ( 5.1 ) Drugs which block norepinephrine uptake or deplete norepinephrine stores may decrease AdreView uptake. When medically feasible, stop these drugs before AdreView administration and monitor patients for withdrawal signs and symptoms. ( 5.2 ) AdreView contains benzyl alcohol (10.3 mg/mL) which may cause serious reactions in premature or low birth-weight infants. ( 5.3 ) Patients with severe renal impairment may have increased radiation exposure and decreased quality of AdreView images. ( 5.4 ) Failure to block thyroid iodine uptake may result in iodine 123 accumulation in the thyroid. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS AdreView is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to iobenguane or iobenguane sulfate. Known hypersensitivity to iobenguane or iobenguane sulfate. ( 4 )

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