FLUCICLOVINE F-18 (Axumin) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

FLUCICLOVINE F-18

What is the Trade Name for FLUCICLOVINE F-18?

Axumin

What are the Indications for FLUCICLOVINE F-18?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Axumin is indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) in men with suspected prostate cancer recurrence based on elevated blood prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels following prior treatment. Axumin is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging in men with suspected prostate cancer recurrence based on elevated blood prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels following prior treatment ( 1 ).

 

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