Perflutren and Targiniq ER

• 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: naloxone / oxycodone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Targiniq ER

Targiniq ER contains a combination of naloxone and oxycodone. Naloxone blocks certain effects of opioid medication, including feelings of well-being that can lead to opioid abuse. Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Targiniq ER is used for around-the-clock treatment of severe pain, that is not controlled by other medicines. Naloxone is included in this medicine to prevent the misuse of the narcotic ingredient.

Targiniq ER is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain that is not around-the-clock.