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    Regadenoson (By injection)

    Regadenoson (By injection)

    re-ga-DEN-oh-son

    Used for a heart stress test.

    Drug classes

    Diagnostic Agent, Cardiac Function (About this – PubMed Health)

    Uses

    Uses of This Medicine

    Regadenoson injection is used as a pharmacologic stress agent for radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in patients unable to undergo adequate exercise stress. This medicine works by dilating the arteries of the heart and increase blood flow to help identify coronary artery disease.

    This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

    Other uses (PubMed Health)

    How To Use

    Injectable

    Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

    A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

    Drugs and Foods to Avoid

    Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

    Some foods and medicines can affect how regadenoson works. Tell your doctor if you are using aminophylline, dipyridamole, or theophylline. You may need to stop using dipyridamole for at least 2 days before this test, and stop using aminophylline or theophylline for at least 12 hours before this test.

    Do not eat or drink anything that contains caffeine for at least 12 hours before you receive this medicine. This includes medicines, foods, and drinks with caffeine, such as coffee, tea, and cola drinks.

    When Not To Use

    This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to regadenoson, or if you have certain heart rhythm problems.

    Warnings

    Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart or blood vessel disease, heart valve disease, seizures, or unstable angina.

    This medicine may cause the following problems:

    Serious risk of heart attack, stroke, or heart rhythm problems High or low blood pressure Seizures

    Possible side effects

    Summary More details

    Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

    Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

    Chest pain that may spread to your arms, jaw, back, or neck, trouble breathing, nausea, unusual sweating

    Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat

    Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting

    Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking

    If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

    Headache

    Upset stomach

    Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest

    If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.

    Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    More side effects of this drug

    Brand names include

    Lexiscan

    There may be other brand names for this medicine.

    Regadenoson (By injection) was last modified: June 23rd, 2016 by explainingmedicine

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