TAUVID
TAUVID (flortaucipir F-18) is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for use with positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of the brain. It is used to estimate the density and distribution of aggregated tau neurofibrillary tangles in adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer's disease. This imaging tool assists in the evaluation of a key neuropathological component of the disease, though it is not indicated for use in patients being evaluated for chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
How TAUVID Works
Flortaucipir F 18 functions by binding to aggregated tau protein, which combines to form neurofibrillary tangles in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease. The agent specifically binds to paired helical filament tau and is differentially retained in neocortical areas containing these aggregates. This retention allows for the visualization of tau distribution via PET imaging, though the agent may also exhibit off-target binding to monoamine oxidase-A and monoamine oxidase-B.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2020-05-28
- Routes
- INTRAVENOUS
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TAUVID Approval History
What TAUVID Treats
3 indicationsTAUVID is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 2020. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
- Cognitive Impairment
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
TAUVID FDA Label Details
ProIndications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)TAUVID is indicated for use with positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of the brain to estimate the density and distribution of aggregated tau neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) in adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer's disease (AD). TAUVID is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of the brain to estimate the density and distribution of aggregated tau neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) in adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Limitations of Use TAUVI...
TAUVID Patents & Exclusivity
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