Albumin Microspheres Sonicated (Systemic)
Brand Names : Optison
Before Having This TestIn deciding to use a diagnostic agent, any risks of the test must be weighed
against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will
make. Also, test results may be affected by other things. For the albumin
microspheres sonicated preparation, the following should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or
allergic reaction to products containing human serum albumin or blood products.
Also tell your doctor if you are allergic to any other substances, such as
foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy - Studies on this agent have not been done in pregnant
women. However, in animal studies, the albumin microspheres sonicated preparation
caused birth defects and other problems (such as decreased weight). Be sure
you have discussed this with your doctor.
Breast-feeding - It is not known whether albumin microspheres sonicated
pass into breast milk. However, your doctor may want you to stop breast-feeding
for some time after you receive this preparation. Be sure you have discussed
this with your doctor.
Children - Studies on this agent have been done only in adult
patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of albumin microspheres
sonicated in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults - Many medicines have not been studied specifically
in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly
the same way they do in younger adults. There is no specific information comparing
use of albumin microspheres sonicated in the elderly with use in other age
groups.
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical problems may affect
the use of albumin microspheres sonicated. Make sure you tell your doctor
if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Congenital heart defects or
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Heart shunt or
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Liver problems - Use of the albumin microspheres sonicated preparation
is not recommended because its effect when these conditions are present is
not known
Preparation for This TestYour doctor may have special instructions for you in preparation for your
test. If you do not understand the instructions you receive or if you have
not received such instructions, check with your doctor in advance.
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