Perflubron (Diagnostic)

Brand Names : Imagent GI, perfluorooctylbromide

Category

• Diagnostic aid, radiopaque, gastrointestinal disorders

Description

Perflubron (per-FLOO-bron) is a contrast agent. Contrast agents are used to help provide a clear picture during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI is a special kind of diagnostic procedure. It uses magnets and computers to create images or ``pictures'' of certain areas inside the body. Unlike x-rays, it does not involve radiation.

Perflubron is taken by mouth before MRI to darken bowel (intestines) images, which may help the doctor diagnose problems or diseases of the bowel.

Perflubron is to be used only by or under the supervision of a doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:

Oral
• Solution (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Imagent GI

Another commonly used name is perfluorooctylbromide .

† Not commercially available in Canada.