Optison (Albumin Human) - Summary

OPTISON SUMMARY

OPTISON™ (Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres for Injection, USP) is a sterile non-pyrogenic suspension of microspheres of human serum albumin with perflutren for contrast enhancement during the indicated ultrasound imaging procedures. The vial contains a clear liquid lower layer and a white upper layer that, after resuspension by gentle mixing, provides a homogeneous, opaque, milky-white suspension for intravenous injection.

OPTISON is indicated for use in patients with suboptimal echocardiograms to opacify the left ventricle and to improve the delineation of the left ventricular endocardial borders.

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Published Studies Related to Optison (Albumin Human)

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Clinical Trials Related to Optison (Albumin Human)

Determination of a Safe Dose of Optison in Pediatric Patients With Solid Tumors [Suspended]

A Prospective Surveillance Trial to Evaluate the Safety of Optison in Clinical Practice. [Recruiting]

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