Label: information for the patient
Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP 74 MBq/ml injectable solution EFG
Ioflupano (123I)
Read this label carefully before starting to take this medicine, as it contains important information for you.
1.What is Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP and how it is used
2.What you need to know before starting to use Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP
3.How to use Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP
4.Possible adverse effects
5.Storage of Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP
6.Contents of the package and additional information
This medication is a radiopharmaceutical for diagnostic use only.
Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP contains the active ingredient ioflupano (123I) which is used to help detect (diagnose) conditions in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called "radiopharmaceuticals", which contain a small amount of radioactivity.
When Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP is injected into an adult, it distributes throughout the body via the bloodstream. It accumulates in a small area of the brain. Changes in this area of the brain occur in:
The image will provide the doctor with information about any changes in this area of the brain. This image will help the doctor to know more about the disease and decide on possible treatment.
When Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP is used, you are exposed to small amounts of radioactivity. This exposure is less than in some types of radiographic examinations. Your doctor and the nuclear medicine doctor have decided that the clinical benefit of this procedure with the radiopharmaceutical outweighs the risk of exposure to these small amounts of radiation.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your nuclear medicine doctor before using Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP if you have moderate or severe kidney or liver problems.
Before administration of Ioflupano (123I)ROTOP, you mustdrink plenty of water before the start of the examination to urinate as frequently as possible during the first hours after the study.
Children and adolescents
Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP is not recommended for children between 0 and 18 years.
Other medications and Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP
Inform your nuclear medicine doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medication. Some medications or substances may affect how this medication works. These include:
Some medications may reduce the quality of the image obtained. Your doctor may ask you to stop taking them for a short period before receivingIoflupano (123I) ROTOP.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or think you may be pregnant, consult your nuclear medicine doctor before this medication is administered.
You must inform your nuclear medicine doctor before administration of Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP if there is a possibility you are pregnant, if you experience a delay in your period, or if you are breastfeeding.
It is essential to consult your nuclear medicine doctor, who will oversee the procedure, in case of doubt.
If you are breastfeeding, your nuclear medicine doctor may delay the use of Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP or ask you to stop breastfeeding.The passage of ioflupano (123I) into breast milk is unknown.
Driving and operating machinery
Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP has no known influence on the ability to drive and operate machinery.
Ioflupano (123I) ROTOPcontains4% ethanol (alcohol), which corresponds to a quantity of 158 mg per dose, equivalent to less than 4 ml of beer or 1.6 ml of wine.
The small amount of alcohol in this medication has no perceptible effects.
This medication containsless than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per vial; it is essentially "sodium-free".
There are strict laws regarding the use, handling, and disposal of radioactivity.Ioflupan (123I) ROTOPwill be used only in a hospital or a similar setting. Only trained and qualified personnel will handle and administer it safely. These individuals will inform you on how to use this medication safely.
The nuclear physician overseeing the procedure will decide the amount of Ioflupan (123I) ROTOP to be used in your case. This will be the minimum amount necessary to obtain the desired information.
Before receiving Ioflupan (123I) ROTOP, your nuclear physician will ask you to take some tablets or liquids containing iodine. These prevent the accumulation of radioactivity in the thyroid gland. It is essential that you take the tablets or liquid as instructed by your physician.
Administration of Ioflupan (123I) ROTOP and procedure
Ioflupan (123I) ROTOP is administered as an injection, usually into a vein in the arm. The recommended dose for an adult typically ranges from 111 to 185MBq (megabecquerel, the unit used to express radioactivity). A single injection is sufficient.
Procedure duration
Images from the camera are usually taken between 3 and 6hours after the injection of Ioflupan (123I) ROTOP.
Your nuclear physician will inform you about the typical duration of the procedure.
After administration of Ioflupan (123I) ROTOP, you shouldurinate frequently to quickly eliminate the product from your body.
Your nuclear physician will inform you if you need to take any special precautions after receiving this medication. If you have any questions, consult your nuclear physician.
If you have been administered more Ioflupan (123I) ROTOP than you should
Since Ioflupan (123I) ROTOP is administered by a physician in controlled conditions, it is unlikely that you will experience an overdose. Your nuclear physician will suggest that you drink plenty of liquids to help your body eliminate the medication. You should be careful with the urine you eliminate; your physician will tell you what to do. Any remaining ioflupan (123I) in your body will naturally lose its radioactivity.
If you have any doubts about the use of this medication, consult the nuclear physician overseeing the procedure.
Like all medications, this medication may produce adverse effects, although not all people will experience them. The frequency of adverse effects is:
Frequent: may affect up to 1 in 10 people
Infrequent: may affect up to 1 in 100 people
Unknown frequency: cannot be estimated from available data
The administration of this radiopharmaceutical involves receiving a small amount of ionizing radiation with a very low risk of developing cancer and hereditary defects.
Reporting Adverse Effects
If you experience any type of adverse effects, consult your nuclear physician, even if they are possible adverse effects not listed in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System of Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use: www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
This medication does not need to be stored by the patient. This medication is stored under the responsibility of the specialist in appropriate facilities. Storage of radiopharmaceuticals will be carried out in accordance with national regulations on radioactive materials
The following information is intended solely for healthcare professionals.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the label.
Hospital staff will ensure that the product is properly stored and disposed of and that it is not used after the expiration date indicated on the label.
Composition of Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP
Appearance of the product and contents of the packaging
Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP is an colorless injectable solution. 2.5 ml or 5 ml of this solution are supplied in a single 10 ml colorless glass vial sealed with a butyl rubber stopper and a metal closure.
Holder of the marketing authorization and responsible manufacturer
ROTOP Radiopharmacy GmbH
Bautzner Landstrasse 400
01328 Dresden
Germany
Further information about this medication can be requested from the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
Curium Pharma Spain S.A.
Avda. Doctor Severo Ochoa, 29
28100 Alcobendas. Madrid
Spain
Last review date of this prospectus: March 2023
This information is intended solely for healthcare professionals:
The complete technical data sheet of Ioflupano (123I) ROTOP 74MBq/ml injectable solution EFG is included as a detachable section at the end of this prospectus in the product packaging, with the aim of providing healthcare professionals with additional scientific and practical information on the administration and use of this radiopharmaceutical. Consult the technical data sheet.
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