[A fluorinated hydrocarbon and gaseous substance used as an imaging contrast agent in echocardiogram. After administration in microsphere form, perflexane increases ultrasound reflectivity of blood. This leads to an improvement of ultrasound signaling. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C1176320Flutec PP1
Perflexane
PERFLEXANE PREPARATION
Perfluoro-n-hexane
Tetradecafluorohexane
- Organic Chemical
- Indicator, Reagent, or Diagnostic Aid
Relation/PAR: [DX101] NON-IONIC CONTRAST MEDIA
Unclassified Ingredients
Relation/CHD: PERFLEXANE LIPID MICROSHERE