Lumason Side Effects

Generic name: sulfur hexafluoride

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 7, 2025.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Lumason Side Effects associated with sulfur hexafluoride. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Lumason.

Applies to sulfur hexafluoride: powder for suspension.

Precautions

It is very important that your doctor check your or your child's progress very closely while you are receiving this medicine. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to receive it.

Serious heart or lung problems may occur while you are receiving this medicine. Tell your doctor right away if you or your child have a chest pain, fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat, lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting, or trouble breathing.

This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, hoarseness, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after receiving this medicine.

Common 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:

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:

For healthcare professionals

Applies to sulfur hexafluoride: intravenous powder for injection.

General adverse events

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]

See also:

Further information

Lumason side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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