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Fludeoxyglucose f18 Disease Interactions

There is 1 disease interaction with fludeoxyglucose f18.

Moderate

Fludeoxyglucose F18 (applies to fludeoxyglucose f18) diabetes

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Diabetes Mellitus

The uptake of fludeoxyglucose F18 may be changed by fasting or by blood sugar changes associated with diabetic mellitus. Blood glucose levels should be stabilized in non-diabetic patients by fasting before 18F-FDG injection. Diabetic patients may need stabilization of blood glucose on the day preceding, and on the day of the 18F-FDG scan.

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Fludeoxyglucose f18 drug interactions

There are 44 drug interactions with fludeoxyglucose f18.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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