DEFINITION

Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection is a sterile, aqueous solution of fludeoxyglucose F 18. The chemical name of fludeoxyglucose F 18 is 2-deoxy-2-[¹⁸F]fluoro-d-glucose (also known as 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-[¹⁸F]-d-glucopyranose). It contains NLT 90% and NMT 110% of the labeled amount of fludeoxyglucose F 18 (C₆H₁₁¹⁸FO₅) expressed in MBq (or mCi)/mL at the time indicated in the labeling. It may contain buffering agents, preservatives, stabilizing agents, or sodium chloride. It does not contain any added carrier.