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Fluorodopa FDOPA F 18 Side Effects Center
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: f18 injection
- Brand Name: Fluorodopa FDOPA
Fluorodopa FDOPA(F18 Injection) side effects drug center
Fluorodopa Fdopa F 18 Side Effects Center
What Is Fluorodopa Fdopa F 18?
Fluorodopa (F18 injection) is a radioactive diagnostic agent used in positron emission tomography (PET) to visualize dopaminergic nerve terminals in the striatum for the evaluation of adult patients with suspected Parkinsonian syndromes (PS). Fluorodopa is an adjunct to other diagnostic evaluations.
What Are Side Effects of Fluorodopa?
Side effects of Fluorodopa include:
- injection site pain
Dosage for Fluorodopa
The recommended adult dose of Fluorodopa is 185 megabecquerels (MBq) [5 millicuries (mCi)] by intravenous injection infused over 1 minute.
Fluorodopa In Children
The safety and effectiveness of Fluorodopa for visualization of dopaminergic neurons in the striatum has not been established in pediatric patients.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Fluorodopa?
Fluorodopa may interact with other medicines such as:
- AADC inhibitors (e.g. carbidopa, benserazide, etc.),