Optison

Optison - General Information

A sterile non-pyrogenic suspension of microspheres of human serum albumin with perflutren (a highly fluorinated small molecule) for contrast enhancement during indicated ultrasound imaging procedures.

Pharmacology of Optison

Regulates the colloidal osmotic pressure of blood. It is used to increase the circulating plasma volume, thereby reducing hemoconcentration and blood viscosity. Also used as a transport protein that binds naturally occurring, therapeutic and toxic materials in circulation.

Additional information about Optison

Optison Indication: For treatment of severe blood loss, hypervolemia, hypoproteinemia
Mechanism Of Action: Optison acts as a high molecular weight, very soluble osmolyte
Drug Interactions: Not Available
Food Interactions: Not Available
Generic Name: Serum albumin
Synonyms: Serum albumin precursor
Drug Category: Serum substitutes
Drug Type: Biotech; Approved

Other Brand Names containing Serum albumin: Optison;
Absorption: Not Available
Toxicity (Overdose): Not Available
Protein Binding: Not Available
Biotransformation: Not Available
Half Life: Not Available
Dosage Forms of Optison: Not Available
Chemical IUPAC Name: Human serum albumin
Chemical Formula: C2936H4624N786O889S41
Serum albumin on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serum_albumin
Organisms Affected: Humans and other mammals