DaTscan and Lumacaftor and ivacaftor

• 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.

• Generic Name: ivacaftor / lumacaftor
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Orkambi

Lumacaftor and ivacaftor combination is used to treat cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients 2 years of age and older. It is only used for patients who have two copies of F508del mutation in their CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Your doctor will use a test to check for the mutation before you receive the medicine.

Lumacaftor and ivacaftor is available only with your doctor's prescription.