Florbetaben f-18 Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 7, 2023.

Applies to florbetaben f-18: intravenous solution.

Serious side effects of Florbetaben f-18

Along with its needed effects, florbetaben f-18 may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking florbetaben f-18:

Incidence not known

Fast heartbeat
fever
hives, itching, or rash
hoarseness
irritation
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
redness of the skin
swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
tightness in the chest
troubled breathing or swallowing

Other side effects of Florbetaben f-18

Some side effects of florbetaben f-18 may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

Pain, redness, or skin irritation at the injection site

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to florbetaben f-18: intravenous solution.

General

The most frequently observed adverse reactions in subjects were injection site reactions consisting of erythema, irritation and pain. All adverse reactions were mild to moderate in severity and of short duration.^[Ref]