Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection
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Product introduction
Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection is used as a contrast agent in echocardiography Doppler and helps diagnose and understand certain heart problems. It helps see small blood vessels and capillaries in the heart and nearby areas more clearly.
The doctor will inject the microbubbles of this medicine into your bloodstream and then use sound waves to see where the bubbles go. Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection is to be administered by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital or a clinical setting and should not be self-administered at home.
Use of Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection may cause a few side effects such as redness, swelling, and pain at the site of injection. In some cases, a patient may also experience headaches, numbness, dizziness, etc. If you experience any of these side effects, let your doctor know.
Before you are given this injection, let your doctor know if you have a known history of allergic reactions to this medicine. To make sure it is safe for you, let them also know if you have any other medical conditions.
The doctor will inject the microbubbles of this medicine into your bloodstream and then use sound waves to see where the bubbles go. Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection is to be administered by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital or a clinical setting and should not be self-administered at home.
Use of Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection may cause a few side effects such as redness, swelling, and pain at the site of injection. In some cases, a patient may also experience headaches, numbness, dizziness, etc. If you experience any of these side effects, let your doctor know.
Before you are given this injection, let your doctor know if you have a known history of allergic reactions to this medicine. To make sure it is safe for you, let them also know if you have any other medical conditions.
Uses of Sonovue Powder for Injection
- Diagnostic agent
Benefits of Sonovue Powder for Injection
In Diagnostic agent
Echocardiography Doppler is a non-invasive medical imaging technique used to assess the flow of blood through the heart and blood vessels and diagnose certain heart problems. It is a specialized type of echocardiography that uses sound waves (ultrasound) to create moving images of the heart and measure the speed and direction of blood flow.
Side effects of Sonovue Powder for Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Sonovue
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Headache
- Numbness
- Dizziness
How to use Sonovue Powder for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Sonovue Powder for Injection works
Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection microbubbles are employed as a contrast agent in ultrasound imaging. When injected into the bloodstream, these microbubbles resonate in response to ultrasound waves, enhancing the ultrasound signal. This increased signal allows the ultrasound machine to produce clearer and more detailed images of blood flow and tissue perfusion.
Safety advice
Alcohol
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
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There is limited information available on the use of Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Sonovue Powder for Injection?
If you miss a dose of Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection is for diagnostic use only.
- You must inform your doctor if you have pulmonary hypertension, adult respiratory distress syndrome, or cardiovascular problem.
- You must inform your doctor if you are taking dobutamine.
- You must stay under close medical supervision during and for at least 30 minutes following the administration of Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection.
- Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection is for diagnostic use only.
- You must inform your doctor if you have pulmonary hypertension, adult respiratory distress syndrome, or cardiovascular problem.
- You must inform your doctor if you are taking dobutamine.
- You must stay under close medical supervision during and for at least 30 minutes following the administration of Sonovue 8 Micro Ltr Powder for Injection.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Other non-metal halides
Habit Forming
No
Action Class
Radio contrast agents
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