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| Definity Description:
Definity is a diagnostic contrast medicine (special dye) that is used during some echocardiograms (ultrasound images of the heart) when the doctor needs to see a clearer picture of the patient’s heart.
Active Ingredient: perflutren lipid microspheres
Dosage Form(s): Intravenous injectable suspension |
Product Notes:
Who should not be given Definity?
You should not be given Definity if you:
have a heart shunt
are allergic to octafluoropropane or to any of the other ingredients in Definity
Special Warnings with Definity:
Definity has not been studied in patients with the following conditions. Therefore, extreme caution should be used when considering Definity for patients with:
severe emphysema
inflammation of blood vessels in the lungs (pulmonary vasculitis)
What should I tell my health care provider?
Tell your health care provider if you:
have a heart defect since birth
have a history of severe emphysema or other lung problems
are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding
Tell your doctor about all the medicines that you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Side Effects:
Definity is generally well tolerated. Manufacturer link or canadian Pharmacy drug sources: na
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