What is Definity prescribed for?

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 patient’s heart.

Who should not be given Definity?

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

Warnings for People taking 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)

There are some things that you should tell your Doctor including:

Tell your doctor 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.

What side effects can you expect when taking Definity? (This is only a partial list of side effects reported with Definity. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list of possible side effects and drug interactions..)

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

For more detailed information about Definity, ask your doctor or pharmacist.