Perflutren and Talimogene laherparepvec

• Generic Name: perflutren
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Definity, Optison

Perflutren is an ultrasound contrast agent that is used to improve the quality of an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart). Perflutren works by changing the way ultrasound waves travel within your heart. This helps the ultrasound portray a sharper image of your heart.

Perflutren is used to allow certain segments of the heart to be seen more clearly on an echocardiogram.

Perflutren may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: talimogene laherparepvec
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Imlygic

Talimogene laherparepvec is a cancer medicine that affects the actions of the body's immune system, helping the body produce an "antitumor" response. Talimogene laherparepvec is a genetically modified weak form of type 1 herpes simplex virus (the virus that causes common cold sores).

Talimogene laherparepvec is used to treat a type of cancer called melanoma when it is on the skin or in the lymph glands.

Talimogene laherparepvec may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.