Netspot

NETSPOT, after radiolabeling with gallium-68, is indicated for use with positron emission tomography (PET) for localization of somatostatin receptor positive neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) in adult and pediatric patients. NETSPOT, after radiolabeling with gallium-68, is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for use with positron emission tomography (PET) for localization of somatostatin receptor positive neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) in adult and pediatric patients.

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Radiation Risk : Gallium Ga 68 dotatate contributes to a patient’s overall long-term cumulative radiation exposure. Ensure safe handling and preparation procedures to protect patients and health care workers from unintentional radiation exposure. Restrict close contact with infants and pregnant women during the first 12 hours after administration of gallium Ga 68 dotatate. ( 5.1 ) Hypersensitivity Reactions : Most reported reactions were rash and pruritus and reversible either spontaneously or with routine symptomatic management.

( 5.2 ) Risk for Image Misinterpretation : The uptake of gallium Ga 68 dotatate can be seen in a variety of tumor types other than NETs (e.g., those derived from neural crest tissue), in sites of splenosis or other pathologic conditions, and as a normal physiologic variant (e.g., uncinate process of the pancreas). ( 5.3 )

5.1Radiation Risk Gallium Ga

68 dotatate contributes to a patient’s overall long-term cumulative radiation exposure. Long-term cumulative radiation exposure is associated with an increased risk of cancer. Ensure safe handling and preparation radiolabeling procedures to protect patients and health care workers from unintentional radiation exposure [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 )] . Avoid close contact with infants and pregnant women during the first 12 hours after administration of gallium Ga 68 dotatate injection.

5.2Hypersensitivity Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions following administration of somatostatin receptor imaging agents predominantly consisted of cutaneous reactions, such as rash and pruritus. Reactions reversed either spontaneously or with routine symptomatic management. Less frequently hypersensitivity reactions included angioedema or cases with features of anaphylaxis.