Lumason Side Effects

Generic name: sulfur hexafluoride

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 21, 2024.

Note: This document contains side effect information about sulfur hexafluoride. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Lumason.

Applies to sulfur hexafluoride: powder for suspension.

Serious side effects of Lumason

Along with its needed effects, sulfur hexafluoride (the active ingredient contained in Lumason) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking sulfur hexafluoride:

Incidence not known

• Blurred vision
• cold, clammy skin
• confusion
• cough
• difficulty with breathing or swallowing
• dizziness
• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• fainting
• fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
• fast, weak pulse
• flushing, redness of the skin
• headache
• hives or welts
• large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
• lightheadedness
• nervousness
• no blood pressure or pulse
• no breathing
• noisy breathing
• pounding in the ears
• puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• seizures
• skin itching, rash, or redness
• stopping of heart
• sweating
• swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
• swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
• tightness in the chest
• unconsciousness
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• unusually warm skin

Other side effects of Lumason

Some side effects of sulfur hexafluoride may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Rare

• Change in taste
• loss of taste
• nausea
• pain or warmth at the injection site

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to sulfur hexafluoride: intravenous powder for injection.

General

The most common side effects are headache and nausea.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Flushing

Rare (less than 0.1%): Hypotension

Postmarketing reports: Arrhythmia, hypertensive episode, severe cardiopulmonary reactions^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Postmarketing reports: Hypersensitivity, anaphylactic reaction, anaphylactoid reaction^[Ref]

Nervous system

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Headache, paresthesia, dizziness, dysgeusia

Rare (less than 0.1%): Sinus headache

Frequency not reported: Loss of consciousness, vasovagal reaction^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Nausea

Rare (less than 0.1%): Abdominal pain^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pruritus, rash^[Ref]

Local

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Injection site reaction, injection site pain, injection site warmth^[Ref]

Metabolic

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Blood glucose increased^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Back pain^[Ref]

Other

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Chest pain, chest discomfort, pain, fatigue, feeling hot^[Ref]

Respiratory

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pharyngitis^[Ref]

Ocular

Rare (less than 0.1%): Blurred vision^[Ref]

Psychiatric

Rare (less than 0.1%): Insomnia^[Ref]

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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