Perflubron : Before Using - Imagent GI, perfluorooctylbromide

Perflubron - Diagnostic

Brand Names

Imagent GI, perfluorooctylbromide Perflubron *** Before Using *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Having This Test

In deciding to use a diagnostic test, any chance of the test must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. Always test results may be effected by other things. For perflubron, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to contrast agents such as perflubron. Always tell your family doctor if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies have not been done or pets. Always it is not known if the magnetic field using in MRI has any effect on the development of the fetus. Be sure you have discussed this with your family doctor.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known if perflubron passes into the breast milk.

Use for Children

Although there is no special info comparing use of perflubron in child with use in other age groups, this agent is not expected to cause various side effects or problems in child than it does in adults.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of perflubron. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Blockage or perforation of the bowel Either of these conditions may allow perflubron to be absorbed into the body and possibly increase the risk of side effects

Preparation for This Test

Your family doctor may have special instructions for you in preparation for your test, depending on the type of test. If you have not received such instructions or if you do not understand them, check with your family doctor in advance.

Your family doctor may tell you not to eat for at least 4 hours before this test. This is to make it easier for you to drink all of the perflubron solution.