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AMYVID
AMYLOID BETA SCAN

Are you experiencing memory and thinking issues, but don’t know why?

SEE HOW AMYVID CAN HELP

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AMYVID
AMYLOID BETA SCAN

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Are you experiencing memory and thinking issues, but don’t know why?

SEE HOW AMYVID CAN HELP

Amyvid is an injectable prescription imaging agent used in adults with thinking or memory problems who are being assessed for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) or other causes of these symptoms.

Amyvid is used by doctors in combination with other tests. Amyvid is used with a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner to show whether high level of plaques, which are buildup of a protein called amyloid beta, are in the brain.

SAFETY SUMMARY

Warning:

Errors may happen when Amyvid scan images are read. In clinical studies, a scan read as negative, when it was actually positive, accounted for most of these errors

  • Amyvid adds to overall, long-term combined radiation exposure. Long-term combined radiation exposure may increase risk of cancer. Drink water to ensure adequate hydration before receiving Amyvid and continue drinking water and voiding (urinating) frequently after receiving Amyvid to reduce radiation exposure.

Most common side effects

  • Headache
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Higher blood pressure. This is when the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels is too high
  • Nausea
  • Tiredness
  • Injection site reaction (bleeding, irritation, or pain where Amyvid is injected)
  • Anxiety
  • Back pain
  • Claustrophobia
  • Dizziness
  • Feeling cold (chills)
  • Insomnia
  • Neck Pain

Tell your doctor if you have any side effects. You can report side effects at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Before you receive Amyvid

  • Because of the risk of radiation exposure to the fetus or breastfed infant, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed.
  • Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, as well as vitamins and herbal supplements.
  • Drink water to ensure adequate hydration before Amyvid is given.

How to receive Amyvid
Amyvid is used with a machine called a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner. The scan shows whether a person’s brain has an abnormal buildup of a protein called amyloid beta. When amyloid beta proteins build up and clump together, they form lumps in the brain called plaques.

Amyvid should only be given by healthcare professionals who are qualified by specific training and experience in the safe use and handling of radioactive materials safely. Amyvid for intravenous use is supplied in multidose vials containing 500-1900 MBq/mL florbetapir F 18.

Learn more
Amyvid is a prescription medicine. For more information, call 1-800-545-5979.

This summary provides basic information about Amyvid. It does not include all information known about this drug. Read the information given to you about Amyvid before your PET scan. This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor. Be sure to talk to your doctor or other healthcare provider about Amyvid. Your doctor is the best person to help you decide if an Amyvid PET scan is right for you.

AM CON BS 24JUN2025

Amyvid® is a registered trademark owned or licensed by Eli Lilly and Company, its subsidiaries, or affiliates.

INDICATION

Amyvid® (am-uh-vid) is an imaging agent used in adults who have thinking or memory problems and who are being assessed for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) or some other causes of these symptoms. Amyvid is also used for the selection of appropriate patients who may be prescribed amyloid beta-directed therapy. Amyvid is given by injection and it requires a prescription.