Adempas Tablets and Ioflupane i 123 Intravenous

• Generic Name: riociguat
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Adempas

Riociguat is used to treat chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) in people who cannot be treated with surgery, or in people who have undergone surgery but still have symptoms. Riociguat can treat certain symptoms of CTEPH and can improve your ability to exercise.

Riociguat is also used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Riociguat can improve your ability to exercise and help prevent PAH from getting worse.

Riociguat is available to women only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of riociguat.

Riociguat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ioflupane I 123
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: DaTscan

Ioflupane I 123 is a radiopharmaceutical. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents, which may be used to find and treat certain diseases or to study the function of the body's organs.

Ioflupane I 123 is used in a procedure called single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan to help your doctor see an image of your brain. Ioflupane i 123 helps to determine if you have symptoms (tremors) that are caused by Parkinsonian syndromes (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, and progressive supranuclear palsy).

Ioflupane i 123 is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor with specialized training in nuclear medicine.