DEFINITY

Definity is a diagnostic contrast medicine (special dye) that is used during some echocardiograms (ultrasound images of the heart) when the doctor needs to see a clearer picture of the patientÁs heart.

You should not be given Definity if you: 

• have a heart shunt 
• are allergic to octafluoropropane or to any of the other ingredients in Definity

Definity has not been studied in patients with the following conditions. Therefore, extreme caution should be used when considering Definity for patients with: 

• severe emphysema 
• inflammation of blood vessels in the lungs (pulmonary vasculitis)

Tell your health care provider if you: 

• have a heart defect since birth 
• have a history of severe emphysema or other lung problems 
• are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding 

Tell your doctor about all the medicines that you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Definity is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are headache, back and kidney (renal) pain, flushing (Ëhot flashÓ), and nausea.