Sulfur hexafluoride
Generic name: sulfur hexafluoride [ SUL-fur-HEX-a-FLOR-ide ]
Brand name: Lumason
Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (-)
Drug class:Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals
What is sulfur hexafluoride?
Sulfur hexafluoride is a contrast agent that is used to improve the quality of an ultrasound.
Sulfur hexafluoride is used to allow certain segments of the heart, liver, or urinary tract to be seen more clearly on an ultrasound examination.
Sulfur hexafluoride may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
In rare cases, serious or fatal reactions may occur during or shortly after the injection. Tell your caregivers right away if you feel light-headed or short of breath, or if you have a cold sweat, chest pain, a severe headache, fast or slow heartbeats, or pounding in your neck or ears.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with sulfur hexafluoride if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problems, such as a heart attack or congestive heart failure;
a congenital heart defect (especially a condition called "cardiac shunt"); or
a lung condition that has recently become worse.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How is sulfur hexafluoride given?
For examination of the heart or liver, sulfur hexafluoride is given as an infusion into a vein.
For examination of the bladder, sulfur hexafluoride is injected directly into the bladder using a catheter inserted into the urethra (the tube for passing urine out of your bladder).
Your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs will be watched closely for at least 30 minutes after you receive sulfur hexafluoride. This is to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction to the medicine.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since sulfur hexafluoride is given with an ultrasound, sulfur hexafluoride does not have a daily dosing schedule.
What happens if I overdose?
Since this medicine is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.
What should I avoid after receiving sulfur hexafluoride?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Sulfur hexafluoride side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction:hives, skin redness, ras...
