FDA pharmacologic class
Contrast Agent for Ultrasound Imaging
1 medicine is in FDA's class of contrast agent for ultrasound imagings: perflutren (Definity); 2 combination products also contain one. 0 of the 3 are listed from generic labelers (FDA NDC Directory, October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are contrast agent for ultrasound imaging?
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perflutren | Definity | none listed | n/a | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
| Human albumin microspheres and perflutren | Optison | none listed | n/a | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
| Distearoylphosphatidylcholine and sodium 1 2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero 3-phospho- and sulfur hexafluoride | Lumason | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
Source: FDA Established Pharmacologic Class (NDC Directory, openFDA); CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA shortages and recalls (FDA files October 8, 2026)