Synonyms: 123I-FP-CIT | 123I-ioflupane | DaTSCAN®
ioflupane is an approved drug (EMA (2000), FDA (2011))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: This compound is represented on ChEMBL with slightly different stereochemistry by CHEMBL2096623.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Ioflupane is a radiopharmaceutical drug. It is used for striatal dopamine transporter visualization using single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) brain imaging, for the diagnosis/differential diagnosis of Parkinson's disease [1-2], and diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies [3]. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Ioflupane binds to dopamine transporters. As these are diminished in Parkinson's disease, the pattern of binding in the striatum is abnormal and is diagnostic of the disease. |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Drugs.com European Medicines Agency (EMA) |