Iobenguane i 123 Intravenous and Priftin

• Generic Name: iobenguane I 123
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: AdreView

Iobenguane 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.

Iobenguane I 123 is used to find certain kinds of cancer of the adrenal glands (eg, pheochromocytoma, neuroblastoma). When very small doses of iobenguane I 123 are given, the radioactivity taken up by the adrenal gland helps find tumors of the adrenal glands. An image of the gland on film or on a computer screen can be provided to help with the diagnosis.

Iobenguane I 123 is also used during a test for patients with congestive heart failure. This may help the doctor see certain heart problems.

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

• Generic Name: rifapentine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Priftin

Priftin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Priftin is used together with other medicines to treat active tuberculosis (TB) in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Priftin is also used to keep inactive (latent) TB from becoming active in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Priftin must always be used in combination with other tuberculosis medications.

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