Drug details

Definity (perflutren lipid microsphere)

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Definity (perflutren lipid microsphere) Injectable Suspension is a contrast agent used to brighten and clarify images of the heart during echocardiograms.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• shortness of breath,
• nausea,
• headache,
• palpitations,
• dizziness,
• vomiting,
• indigestion,
• diarrhea,
• cough,
• sore throat,
• runny or stuffy nose,
• itching,
• numbness and tingling,
• joint pain,
• fever,
• dry mouth,
• injection site reactions,
• rash,
• hives, 
• fainting, 
• leg cramps,
• flushing,
• fatigue,
• abdominal pain,
• hot flashes,
• toothache,
• fast or slow heart rate,
• spinning sensation (vertigo),
• increased sweating, and
• back and chest pain,
• high or low blood pressure,
• dry skin.

The following drugs are related to Definity, either as a replacement or used together:

• Xenoview (xenon xe 129 gas blend)