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sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type a microspheres

sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type a microspheres (LUMASON) is a diagnostic agent. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type a microspheres
US status
approved
Class
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type a microspheres (LUMASON) is a diagnostic agent. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type a microspheres
Brand LUMASON
Mechanism Diagnostic agent
Route INTRAVENOUS
Formulation FOR SUSPENSION

Mechanism of action

Diagnostic agent

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Lumason Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Phase 1 · United Therapeutics Europe · Kidney Transplantation
  2. Lumason® contrast agent Phase 1 · United Therapeutics Europe · Mitochondrial Myopathies

Frequently asked questions

What is sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type a microspheres?

sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type a microspheres (LUMASON) is a diagnostic agent. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type a microspheres?

LUMASON is a marketed brand name for sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type a microspheres. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type a microspheres?

sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type a microspheres has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.