Ioflupane (123I)
Also known as: ioflupane (123l) · DaTSCAN · Striascan · Celsunax
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In short
In the European Union, ioflupane (123I) is a medicinal product indicated for diagnostic use only to detect the loss of functional dopaminergic neuron terminals in the striatum. It is used in adult patients with clinically uncertain Parkinsonian syndromes to help differentiate essential tremor from Parkinsonian syndromes related to idiopathic Parkinson’s disease, multiple system atrophy, and progressive supranuclear palsy, though it cannot discriminate among these three conditions. It is also indicated in adult patients to help differentiate probable dementia with Lewy bodies from Alzheimer’s disease, but it cannot discriminate between dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia.
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), DaTSCAN — EPAR, 25/02/2026. © European Medicines Agency. · Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) — EPAR. © European Medicines Agency.
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Codes
- EMA
- EMEA/H/C/000266, EMEA/H/C/004745, EMEA/H/C/005135
Official indications
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EMA (EU) DaTSCAN
This medicinal product is for diagnostic use only. DaTSCAN is indicated for detecting loss of functional dopaminergic neuron terminals in the striatum: In adult patients with clinically uncertain Parkinsonian syndromes, for example those with early symptoms, in order to help differentiate essential tremor from Parkinsonian syndromes related to idiopathic Parkinson’s disease, multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy. DaTSCAN is unable to discriminate between Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy. In adult patients, to help differentiate probable dementia with Lewy bodies from Alzheimer’s disease. DaTSCAN is unable to discriminate between dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia.
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), DaTSCAN — EPAR, 25/02/2026. © European Medicines Agency.
Document date: 25/02/2026 · Official document →
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Has an official indication for
- Alzheimer disease Condition
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What is Ioflupane (123I) approved for in the European Union?
This medicinal product is for diagnostic use only. DaTSCAN is indicated for detecting loss of functional dopaminergic neuron terminals in the striatum: In adult patients with clinically uncertain Parkinsonian syndromes, for example those with early symptoms, in order to help differentiate essential tremor from Parkinsonian syndromes related to idiopathic Parkinson’s disease, multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy. DaTSCAN is unable to discriminate between Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy. In adult patients, to help differentiate probable dementia with Lewy bodies from Alzheimer’s disease. DaTSCAN is unable to discriminate between dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia. (Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), DaTSCAN — EPAR, 25/02/2026. © European Medicines Agency.)
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- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) — EPAR. © European Medicines Agency.
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- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), DaTSCAN — EPAR, 25/02/2026. © European Medicines Agency.
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