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SODIUM FLUORIDE F 18
Sodium Fluoride F 18 is a radioactive compound that accumulates in specific tissues, allowing for imaging of certain bodily functions.
At a glance
| Generic name | SODIUM FLUORIDE F 18 |
|---|---|
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Metabolic |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
| First approval | 1972 |
Mechanism of action
Imagine your body as a city with different neighborhoods. Sodium Fluoride F 18 is like a special kind of streetlight that shines brightly in certain neighborhoods, allowing doctors to see what's happening there. This helps doctors diagnose and monitor diseases.
Approved indications
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Testing of Bevacizumab, Erlotinib, and Atezolizumab in Combination for Advanced-Stage Kidney Cancer (PHASE2)
- VSV-hIFNbeta-NIS With or Without Ruxolitinib Phosphate in Treating Stage IV or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer (PHASE1)
- Real-Time Atherosclerosis Activity After Thoracic Radiotherapy Using Sodium Fluoride Positron Emission Tomography (EARLY_PHASE1)
- Comparing an Investigational Scan (F-18 NaF PET/CT) to Standard of Care Imaging (F-18 FDG PET/CT) for Evaluating Vascular Complications in Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer (EARLY_PHASE1)
- Comparative Study of Caries-Preventive Effects: 2% Calcium Hypophosphite Toothpaste vs. Sodium Fluoride Toothpaste (1450ppm F) (NA)
- 18-F Sodium Fluoride (18F-NaF) PET for the Assessment of Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Durability and Outcomes (PHASE2)
- Caries-preventing Effect of a Hydroxyapatite-toothpaste in Adults (NA)
- Fluorine F 18 Sodium Fluoride PET/CT and Whole Body and Axial MRI in Finding Metastases in Patients With Recurrent Prostate Cancer (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| FDA label | Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions |
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
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