Lumason overview
BRAND NAMES:
Lumason
Generic Names:
Lumason
Uses:
Used during an echocardiogram to help show the inside of your heart. Also used to help find problems in the liver or urinary tract.
Therapeutic Classes:
Diagnostic Agent
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Lumason used for?
What form(s) does Lumason come in?
Injectable
What are common Lumason dosages?
Suspension Reconstituted 60.7-25MG
How to take Lumason
Your doctor may have special instructions for you in preparation for your test. If you do not understand the instructions you receive or if you have not received such instructions, check with your doctor in advance.
A doctor or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins before the ultrasound.
A doctor or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins before the ultrasound.
Your doctor may have special instructions for you in preparation for your test. If you do not understand the instructions you receive or if you have not received such instructions, check with your doctor in advance.
What to do if you miss a dose of Lumason
Lumason contraindications - Who shouldn't take Lumason?
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to sulfur hexafluoride lipid type A microspheres.
Lumason warnings
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, lung problems, or heart disease.
Lumason interactions & what to avoid when taking Lumason
Lumason side effects - How does Lumason make you feel?
Serious Side Effects
Seizures
Chest pain, trouble breathing
Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
Less Serious Side Effects
Redness, pain, itching, or rash where the needle is placed
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