Definity TM
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Active ingredients: perflutren
Pack: Definity 1.1 mg/mL injection, 4 vials
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DEFINITY perflutren lipid microsphere injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
This medicinal product is for diagnostic use only. DEFINITY is indicated for use in patients in contrast-enhanced diagnostic ultrasound imaging to improve the characterization of focal lesions of the liver and kidney. DEFINITY is indicated for use in patients with suboptimal echocardiograms to provide opacification of cardiac chambers, improvement of left ventricular endocardial border delineation and assessment of regional wall at both rest and stress.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intravenous
- A clear, colourless, sterile, nonpyrogenic, hypertonic liquid, which upon activation with the aid of a VialmixTM, provides a homogeneous, opaque, milky white injectable suspension of perflutren lipid microspheres.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 4 vials, each containing at least 1.5 mL liquid pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient perflutren
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
