DaTscan and Promacta (Eltrombopag Powder for Suspension)

• 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: eltrombopag
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Promacta

• It is used to raise platelet counts.
• It is used to treat immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).
• It is used to treat aplastic anemia.