Regadenoson
Generic name: regadenoson [ re-ga-DEN-oh-son ]
Brand name: Lexiscan
Dosage form: intravenous solution (0.4 mg/5 mL)
Drug class:Cardiac stressing agents
What is regadenoson?
Regadenoson is given in preparation for a radiologic (x-ray) examination of blood flow through the heart to test for coronary artery disease.
Regadenoson may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not receive regadenoson if you have a serious heart condition such as AV block or "sick sinus syndrome" (unless you have a pacemaker).
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with regadenoson if you are allergic to it, or if you have a serious heart condition such as:
2nd or 3rd degree AV block; or
"sick sinus syndrome" (unless you have a pacemaker).
Receiving regadenoson may increase your risk of having abnormal heartbeats, breathing problems, heart attack, stroke, or cardiac arrest. Talk to your doctor about your specific risk.
Tell your doctor if you have recently been sick with vomiting or diarrhea, or if you have ever had:
chest pain or heart problems;
blood circulation problems;
coronary artery disease (clogged arteries);
heart disease or high blood pressure; o
if you also take dipyridamole or theophylline.
It is not known whether regadenoson will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
Do not breast-feed within 10 hours after receiving regadenoson. If you use a breast pump during this time, throw out any milk you collect. Do not feed it to your baby.
How is regadenoson given?
Regadenoson is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
You may also be given other intravenous (IV) medications that allow blood vessels to be seen more clearly on the radiologic examination.
Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs will be wa...
