What is Cysview? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Feb 14, 2024

Cysview overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Cysview

Generic Names:

  • Cysview

Uses:

  • Used in a procedure to check the bladder for cancer cells.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Diagnostic Agent, Radiopharmaceutical Imaging

Forms:

  • Liquid

How it’s taken:

  • Inside the bladder

What is Cysview used for?

What form(s) does Cysview come in?

  • Liquid

What are common Cysview dosages?

  • Solution Reconstituted 100mg

Cysview images - What does Cysview look like?

  • Cysview
    100mg solution reconstituted

How to take Cysview

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given through a catheter (tube) that is placed into your bladder.

  • The tube will be taken out and the medicine must be held in the bladder for at least 1 hour. You may stand, sit, or move during this time. If you feel you cannot hold the medicine in your bladder for 1 hour, tell your doctor or nurse right away.

What to do if you miss a dose of Cysview

Cysview contraindications - Who shouldn't take Cysview?

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to hexaminolevulinate or similar medicines, or if you have porphyria (an enzyme problem) or blood in the urine.

Cysview warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have any other problems in your bladder. Tell your doctor if you have received a recent BCG treatment or cancer medicines directly into your bladder.

Cysview interactions & what to avoid when taking Cysview

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have porphyria or have had blood in your urine.

Cysview side effects - How does Cysview make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Bladder spasm (may have to urinate more often)

  • Red, pink, or brown urine

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Bladder pain or pain when urinating

  • Red, pink, or brown urine

  • Bladder spasm (may have to urinate more often)

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