What is Optison? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Optison

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Optison

Optison contraindications - Who shouldn't take Optison?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to perflutren protein type A microsphere, blood, blood products, or albumin.

Optison warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a congenital heart defect, heart disease, congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problem, heart attack, or lung disease.

• This medicine contains albumin, which is made from human blood. All donated blood is tested for certain viruses. Although your risk for getting a virus from the medicine is very low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Lightheadedness or fainting

• Seizures

Optison interactions & what to avoid when taking Optison

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a congenital heart defect or a heart or lung condition, such as heart failure, heart rhythm problems, a history of heart attack, or lung disease.

• This medicine contains albumin, which is made from human blood. All donated blood is tested for certain viruses. Although your risk for getting a virus from the medicine is very low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.