Patient Information Leaflet
DOPAVIEW 222MBq/ml injectable solution
Fluorodopa (18F)
Read this leaflet carefully before you receive this medicine, as it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
- If you have any other questions, consult the nuclear medicine physician overseeing the procedure.
- If you experience any side effects, consult your nuclear medicine physician, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
1. What isDOPAVIEWand how is it used
2. What you need to know before starting to useDOPAVIEW
3. How to useDOPAVIEW
4. Possible side effects
5. Storage ofDOPAVIEW
6. Contents of the package and additional information
This medication is a radiopharmaceutical for diagnostic use only.
DOPAVIEW is used for diagnostic purposes in positron emission tomography (PET) scans and is administered before such an examination.
The active principle contained in DOPAVIEW is fluorodopa (18F).It is used for the acquisition of diagnostic images of certain parts of your body.
After injecting a small amount of DOPAVIEW, medical images obtained with a special camera will allow your doctor to determine the location or progression of your disease.
No use DOPAVIEW
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluorodopa (18F) or to any of the other components of this medication (see section 6),
- if you are pregnant.
Warnings and precautions
Speak with your nuclear medicine doctor before they administer DOPAVIEW in the following cases:
Inform your nuclear medicine doctor in the following cases:
- if you are pregnant or if you think you may be pregnant,
- if you are breastfeeding
Before DOPAVIEW administration, you must:
- drink a lot of water before starting the procedure to urinate as many times as possible during the first 4 hours after the procedure
- remain fasting for at least 4 hours.
Children and adolescents
Inform your nuclear medicine doctor if you are under 18 years old.
Use of DOPAVIEW with other medications
Inform your nuclear medicine doctor who will supervise the procedure if you are taking or have recently taken other medications, including those purchased without a prescription, as they may interfere with image interpretation, especially if you are taking Parkinson's disease treatments such as carbidopa, neuroleptics such as haloperidol, class IMAO and COMT antidepressants, or reserpine.
If you have any doubts, ask your doctor or nuclear medicine doctor.
Use of DOPAVIEW with food and drinks
You must be fasting for at least 4 hours before DOPAVIEW administration.
To obtain the best image quality and to reduce bladder radiation exposure, it is recommended to drink in abundance before and after the examination.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you think you may be pregnant, consult your nuclear medicine doctor before using this medication.
In case of doubt, it is essential to consult the nuclear medicine doctor who will supervise the procedure.
If you are pregnant
The use of Dopaview is contraindicated in pregnant women.
If you are breastfeeding
You must stop breastfeeding your child for 12 hours after the injection and discard the milk expressed during that period. Ask your nuclear medicine doctor when you can resume breastfeeding.
Driving and using machines
The effect on the ability to drive and use machines has not been studied.
It is considered unlikely that Dopaview will affect the ability to drive or use machines.
DOPAVIEW contains sodium
Once prepared immediately before administration, this product may contain more than 1mmol of sodium (23mg). You should take this into account if you follow a low-sodium diet.
There are strict guidelines for the use, handling, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.
DOPAVIEW will only be used in specially controlled areas. This product will only be handled and administered by trained and qualified personnel to use it safely. Those individuals will take special care in the safe use of this product and will inform you of their actions.
The nuclear medicine physician overseeing the procedure will decide on the amount of DOPAVIEW to be used in your case. This will be the minimum amount necessary to obtain the desired information.
Adults
The generally recommended dose for administering to an adult ranges from 1 to 4MBq/kg (depending on the indication, the type of camera used, and the image acquisition mode).
The megabecquerel (MBq) is the unit used to express radioactivity.
Use in children and adolescents
There are few available clinical data on the use of this medication in children and adolescents under 18 years old.
Administration of DOPAVIEW and procedure performance
DOPAVIEW is administered intravenously.
Your nuclear medicine physician will explain how the procedure with this medication will be performed.
Procedure duration
Your nuclear medicine physician will inform you of the usual duration of the procedure.
After DOPAVIEW administration, you must:
- avoid direct contact with small children and pregnant women in the 12 hours following the injection
- urinate frequently to eliminate the product from your body.
Your nuclear medicine physician will inform you if you need to take any special precautions after receiving this medication. Consult with your nuclear medicine physician if you have any doubts.
If you have been administered more DOPAVIEW than you should
It is unlikely to have an overdose because you will receive a single, precisely controlled dose of DOPAVIEW from the nuclear medicine physician overseeing the procedure. However, in the event of an overdose, you will receive the necessary treatment. The elimination of radioactive compounds should be increased as much as possible. You should drink as much as possible and empty your bladder frequently.
If you have any other questions about the use of DOPAVIEW, ask the nuclear medicine physician overseeing the procedure.
Like all medications, DOPAVIEW may produce adverse effects, although not all people will experience them.
To date, no serious adverse effects have been observed.
In rare cases, pain during injection was reported, which resolved in minutes without taking specific measures.
A case of ‘carcinoid crisis’ was reported: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, elevated heart rate (tachycardia), hypotension, facial and chest flushing.
The administration of this radiopharmaceutical involves receiving a small amount of ionizing radiation with a very low risk of developing cancer and hereditary defects.
Adverse effects of unknown frequency:
Burning sensation
Pain at the injection site
Reporting Adverse Effects
If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your nuclear medicine doctor, even if it is an adverse effect not listed in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System of Pharmacovigilance for Human Use Medications: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information about the safety of this medication.
Do not use DOPAVIEW after the expiration date that appears on the label of the packaging after CAD.
You will not need to store this medication. This medication is stored under the responsibility of the specialist in appropriate facilities. The storage of radiopharmaceuticals will be carried out in accordance with national regulations on radioactive materials.
Composition of DOPAVIEW
- The active principle is fluorodopa (18F): 1ml of solution contains 222MBq of fluorodopa (18F) at the time and date of calibration
- The other components are: sodium chloride 9mg/ml, water for injection, EDTA, sodium acetate, acetic acid, sodium citrate, citric acid, and ascorbic acid.
Aspect of the product and contents of the packaging
No need to purchase this medication or manipulate the packaging or vial, the information included below is solely for informational purposes.
DOPAVIEW is a transparent and colorless or slightly yellowish liquid.
The total activity of the vial at the time and date of calibration ranges from 111MBq to 2220MBq.
Holder of the marketing authorization and responsible for manufacturing
Holder of the marketing authorization
Advanced Accelerator Applications Molecular Imaging France SAS
20 rue Diesel
01630 Saint-Genis-Pouilly
France
Responsible for manufacturing
Advanced Accelerator Applications Molecular Imaging France SAS
27boulevard Jean Moulin
13005Marseille
France
Advanced Accelerator Applications GermanyGHmbH
Saime-Genc-Ring 18
53121 Bonn
Germany
Advanced Accelerator Applications (Portugal), Unipessoal, LDA
Rua Fonte das Sete Bicas, 170, Matosinhos
4460-283Matosinhos
Portugal
Advanced Accelerator ApplicationsMolecular Imaging France SAS
Technopole de l’Aube
14 Rue Gustave Eiffel
10430 Rosières Près Troyes
France
Advanced Accelerator ApplicationsMolecular Imaging France SAS
20rue Diesel
01630Saint Genis Pouilly
France
Advanced Accelerator Applications Molecular Imaging Iberica, S.L.U.
C/ Josep Anselm Clavé, 100
08950 Esplugues de Llobregat (Barcelona)
Spain
Advanced Accelerator ApplicationsMolecular Imaging France SAS
126 Rocade Sud,
62660 Beuvry
France
ITEL TELECOMUNICAZIONI S.R.L.
Via Antonio Labriola (Zona Industriale)
Ruvo di Puglia (BA) - SNC 70037
Italy
Advanced Accelerator Applications Molecular Imaging Iberica, S.L.U.
Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca
Carretera Madrid-Cartagena, s/n,
El Palmar, 30120 Murcia
Spain
Local Representative
Advanced Accelerator Applications Molecular Imaging Iberica, S.L.U.
C/ Josep Anselm Clavé, 100
08950 Esplugues de Llobregat (Barcelona)
Spain
This medication is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area with the following names:
Austria:DOPAVIEW 222 MBq/mL Injektionslösung
Belgium:DOPAVIEW 222 MBq/ml Injektionslösung
DOPAVIEW 222 MBq/ml solution injectable
DOPAVIEW 222 MBq/ml oplossing voor injectie
France:DOPAVIEW
Germany:DOPAVIEW
Italy:PADOVIEW
Luxembourg:DOPAVIEW
Netherlands:DOPAVIEW
Portugal:DOPAVIEW
Spain:DOPAVIEW 222 MBq/ml solución inyectable
United Kingdom:DOPAVIEW 222 MBq/mL solution for injection
Last review date of this leaflet:December 2020
Other sources of information
The detailed information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.es.
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This information is intended solely for healthcare professionals:
The complete technical file of DOPAVIEW is included as a separate document 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.
Please consult the technical file (the technical file must be included in the box).
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