Is enteral administration of fluorine-18-fluorodeoxyglucose (F-18 FDG) a palatable alternative to IV injection? Pre-clinical evaluation in normal rodents

Nucl Med Biol. 2002 Apr;29(3):363-73. doi: 10.1016/s0969-8051(01)00312-2.

Abstract

To establish effective methods of enteral 2-[18F]-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) administration, the efficiency of FDG absorption in the gastrointestinal tracts following enteral administrations was evaluated using the FDG biodistribution in normal rodents, in combination with various fasting conditions and FDG diluents. The blood FDG curve using hypotonic solution showed a rapid increase, while that in iso- and hypertonic groups showed slow rises. Brain FDG uptake had a close positive correlation with blood AUC (area under curve) and an inverse relationship with the stomach contents.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Female
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 / administration & dosage*
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 / pharmacokinetics
  • Gastrointestinal Contents / chemistry
  • Injections, Intravenous
  • Intestinal Absorption
  • Intubation, Gastrointestinal
  • Radiopharmaceuticals / administration & dosage*
  • Radiopharmaceuticals / pharmacokinetics
  • Rats
  • Rats, Sprague-Dawley
  • Tissue Distribution

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18