Indications
This medicinal product is for diagnostic use only. Striascan is indicated for detecting loss of functional dopaminergic neuron terminals in the striatum: In adult patients with clinically uncertain parkinsonian syndromes, for example those with early symptoms, in order to help differentiate essential tremor from parkinsonian syndromes related to idiopathic Parkinson’s disease, multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy.
Striascan is unable to discriminate between Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy. In adult patients, to help differentiate probable dementia with Lewy bodies from Alzheimer’s disease. Striascan is unable to discriminate between dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia.
Composition
- Active substance
- ioflupane (123l)
Official product information
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At a glance
- Medicine
- Striascan
- Active substance
- ioflupane (123l)