Busulfan Injection and DaTscan

• Generic Name: busulfan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Busulfex, Myleran

• It is used before bone marrow or stem cell transplant.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: ioflupane I 123
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: DaTscan

DaTscan (ioflupane I-123) belongs to a group of drugs called diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals (RAY dee oh far ma SOO tik als). Ioflupane I-123 is a radioactive agent that allows images of the brain to be detected by a gamma camera.

DaTscan is used to detect brain signs of Parkinson's disease in people with symptoms such as tremors, loss of balance or coordination, shuffling walk, or other movement problems.

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