Perflutren and Zurampic

• 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: lesinurad
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Zurampic

Zurampic (lesinurad) helps the kidneys remove uric acid from the body. Lesinurad is used together with other medicines that can cause the body to produce less uric acid.

Zurampic is used as part of a combination of medicines to treat high levels of uric acid in your blood, also called hyperuricemia. High levels of uric acid can lead to a condition called gout.

Zurampic should be used together with allopurinol (Zyloprim) or febuxostat (Uloric). It should not be used alone.