Optison Side Effects, Uses, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

- OPTISON
- QTY 3
- 0.22MG/ML
- VIAL
- Near Pasadena, TX, USA

PERFLUTREN PROTEIN-TYPE A MICROSPHERES (per FLOO tren PROH teen tipe A mai krow sfeers) is used to help view the chambers of the heart during an echocardiography (ECHO). It belongs to a group of medications called contrast agents.

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PERFLUTREN PROTEIN-TYPE A MICROSPHERES (per FLOO tren PROH teen tipe A mai krow sfeers) is used to help view the chambers of the heart during an echocardiography (ECHO). It belongs to a group of medications called contrast agents.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
This medication is injected into a vein. It is given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be given to children for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Heart attack—pain or tightness in the chest, shoulders, arms, or jaw, nausea, shortness of breath, cold or clammy skin, feeling faint or lightheaded
-Heart failure—shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands, sudden weight gain, unusual weakness or fatigue
-Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
-Increase in blood pressure
-Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
-Trouble breathing
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Dizziness
-Flushing
-Headache
-Nausea
-Pain, redness, or irritation at injection site

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.