Florbetaben (18F)
Back to search| Scientific Name: | Florbetaben (18F) |
| Brand Name: | Neuraceq |
| Company Owner: | Not Available |
| Mechanism Of Action | Florbetaben F18 is a F18-labeled stilbene derivative, which binds to β-amyloid plaques in the brain. The F 18 isotope produces a positron signal that is detected by a PET scanner. |
| Description of the Drug: | Florbetaben (18F) is a radiopharmaceutical diagnostic agent used during Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of the brain to estimate β-amyloid neuritic plaque density in adult patients to diagnose the causes of cognitive impairment. |
| Protein Data Bank: | Not Available |
Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09148
