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Optison Active Ingredients: Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres injection Representative Names: Optison What is Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres injection? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should this medicine be used? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres? What side effects may I notice from receiving Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres? What should I watch for while taking Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres? Where can I keep my medicine? What is Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres injection? (Back to top) PERFLUTREN PROTEIN-TYPE A MICROSPHERES (Optison™) injection is an ultrasound contrast agent used with an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) to improve the quality of the image of the heart. Generic injections are not available. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: •congenital heart defect •liver disease •lung disease such as emphysema, vasculitis or lung embolus •an unusual reaction to Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres, albumin, blood products, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives •pregnant or trying to get pregnant •breast-feeding How should this medicine be used? (Back to top) Perflutren protein-type A microspheres is given by injection into a vein. It is given by a health care professional prior to or during the echocardiogram. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. What if I miss a dose? (Back to top) This does not apply. What drug(s) may interact with Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres? (Back to top) •no drug interactions have been documented between Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres and other medications You may or may not be able to take your regular medications before your procedure. Ask your health care professional. Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from receiving Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres? (Back to top) Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: •chest pain •chills/fever •difficulty breathing, wheezing or shortness of breath •dizziness •flushing •skin rash or hives Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): •altered taste •flu-like symptoms such as fatigue •injection site redness or discomfort •nausea What should I watch for while taking Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres? (Back to top) Your condition will be closely monitored during use of perflutren protein-type A microspheres. Follow all instructions of your health care professional. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) This does not apply. This drug is only used in a hospital or imaging clinic. Last Updated:06/03/2004 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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