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Radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging: A pharmacologic stress agent for radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in patients unable to undergo adequate exercise stress.
Second- or third-degree atrioventricular (AV) block or sinus node dysfunction in patients without a functioning artificial pacemaker
Myocardial perfusion imaging: IV: 0.4 mg over ~10 seconds, followed immediately by a 5 mL saline flush. Wait 10-20 seconds, then administer the radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging agent.
Refer to adult dosing.
No dosage adjustment necessary.
No dosage adjustment necessary.
Administer over approximately 10 seconds into a peripheral vein using a ≥22-gauge catheter or needle, followed immediately by a 5 mL saline flush. Wait 10-20 seconds, then administer the radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging agent. The radionuclide may be injected directly into the same catheter as regadenoson.
Avoid dietary caffeine for at least 12 hours prior to pharmacologic stress testing.
Store at 25 ‚ °C (77 ‚ °F); excursions are permitted between 15 ‚ °C and 30 ‚ °C (59 ‚ °F and 86 ‚ °F).
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Solution, Intravenous:
Lexiscan: 0.4 mg/5 mL (5 mL) [contains edetate disodium dihydrate, propylene glycol]
Aminophylline: May diminish the vasodilatory effect of Regadenoson. Consider therapy modification
Caffeine and Caffeine Containing Products: May diminish the vasodilatory effect of Regadenoson. Management: Avoiding using caffeine or other methylxanthine containing products (e.g., theophylline) for at least 12 hours prior to the administration of regadenoson. Consider therapy modification
Dipyridamole: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Regadenoson. Specifically, adenosine mediated effects may be enhanced. Consider therapy modification
Theophylline: May diminish the vasodilatory effect of Regadenoson. Consider therapy modification
Heart rate, blood pressure, continuous cardiac monitoring, oxygen saturation
>10%:
Cardiovascular: Cardiac conduction disturbance (20% to 26%), tachycardia (22%), flushing (16%), ventricular premature contractions (14%), chest discomfort (13%), angina ( ≤12%), depression of ST segment on ECG ( ≤12%)
Central nervous system: Headache (26%)
Respiratory: Dyspnea (28%; COPD patients 18%; asthma patients 11%)
1% to 10%:
Cardiovascular: Atrial premature contractions (7%), chest pain (7%), systolic hypotension (7%; >35 mm Hg), ventricular conduction abnormalities (6%), systolic hypertension (5%; ≥180 mm Hg and ≥20 mm Hg from baseline), decreased diastolic blood pressure (4%; >25 mm Hg), first degree atrioventricular block (PR prolongation >220 msec; 3%)
Central nervous system: Dizziness (8%), feeling hot (5%)
Gastrointestinal: Nausea (6%), abdominal distress (5%), dysgeusia (5%)
Respiratory: Respiratory distress (includes obstructive airway disorder, exertional dyspnea, tachypnea; 13% to 19% in patients with asthma or COPD), wheezing (<1%; 1% to 3% in patients with asthma or COPD)
<1% (Limited to important or life-threatening): Asystole, atrioventricular conduction disturbance (other than AV blocks), bronchoconstriction, cardiac arrest, cerebrovascular accident (hemorrhagic and ischemic), diarrhea, fecal incontinence, heart block (including third-degree AV block), hypersensitivity reaction, hypertension, increased diastolic blood pressure ( ≥30 mm Hg), myalgia, myocardial infarction, prolonged Q-T interval on ECG (transient), respiratory arrest, second degree atrioventricular block, seizure, supraventricular tachyrhythmia (includes atrial fibrillation or flutter), symptomatic hypotension, syncope, transient ischemic attacks, ventricular arrhythmia
Regadenoson clearance decreases in parallel with a reduction in creatinine clearance, resulting in increased elimination half-lives and AUC values.
Body weight: Clearance increases with increased body weight.
Concerns related to adverse events:
- Atrial fibrillation/flutter: New-onset or recurrent atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response and atrial flutter has occurred.
- Cerebrovascular effects: Hemorrhagic and ischemic cerebrovascular accidents have occurred.
- Conduction disturbances: May depress SA and AV node conduction and may produce first-, second-, or third-degree heart block, or sinus bradycardia. Third-degree heart block and asystole within minutes of administration have been reported.
- Hypersensitivity reactions: Anaphylaxis, angioedema, cardiac and respiratory arrest, and other hypersensitivity reactionsreactions (eg, decreased oxygen saturation, hypotension, throat tightness, urticaria, rash) have occurred. Equipment for resuscitation and trained personnel experienced in handling serious hypersensitivity reactions should always be immediately available prior to administration.
- Hypertension: May produce clinically significant hypertension; typically within minutes of administration and usually resolves within 10 to 15 minutes. Effects may persist; in some patients hypertension continued for 45 minutes after administration. Use with caution in patients with underlying hypertension, especially when low-level exercise is used during MPI.
- Hypotension: May induce vasodilation and hypotension. Use with caution in patients with autonomic dysfunction, carotid stenosis (with cerebrovascular insufficiency), uncorrected hypovolemia, left main coronary artery stenosis, pericarditis, pericardial effusion and/or stenotic valvular heart disease. Syncope and transient ischemic attacks have also been reported.
- Myocardial ischemia: Fatal and nonfatal myocardial infarction, ventricular arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest have occurred. Avoid use in patients with symptoms or signs of acute myocardial ischemia, unstable angina or cardiovascular instability; these patients may be at increased risk of serious cardiovascular reactions. Equipment for resuscitation and trained personnel experienced in handling cardiac emergencies should always be immediately available prior to administration. If serious reactions occur, consider the use of aminophylline, an adenosine antagonist.
Disease-related concerns:
- Respiratory disease: May cause bronchoconstriction, dyspnea, and respiratory compromise in patients with COPD or asthma. Equipment for resuscitation and appropriate bronchodilator (eg, albuterol) therapy should always be immediately available prior to administration.
- Seizure: May lower the seizure threshold; new-onset or recurrence of seizures, some prolonged, has occurred.
Concurrent drug therapy issues:
- Drug-drug interactions: Potentially significant interactions may exist, requiring dose or frequency adjustment, additional monitoring, and/or selection of alternative therapy. Consult drug interactions database for more detailed information.
Special populations:
- Elderly: Use with caution; may have a higher incidence of regadenoson-induced hypotension.
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Adverse events have been observed in animal reproduction studies.
Regadenoson, a low affinity agonist of the A2A adenosine receptor, increases coronary blood flow (CBF) and mimics the increase in CBF caused by exercise. Myocardial uptake of the radiopharmaceutical is proportional to CBF creating the contrast required to identify stenotic coronary arteries.
11.5 L (Gordi, 2006)
Unknown
Urine (57% as unchanged drug)
Plasma: 1 to 4 minutes
Initial phase: 2 to 4 minutes; Intermediate phase: 30 minutes; Terminal phase: 2 hours
- Discuss specific use of drug and side effects with patient as it relates to treatment. (HCAHPS: During this hospital stay, were you given any medicine that you had not taken before? Before giving you any new medicine, how often did hospital staff tell you what the medicine was for? How often did hospital staff describe possible side effects in a way you could understand?)
- Patient may experience flushing. Have patient report immediately to prescriber signs of severe cerebrovascular disease (change in strength on one side is greater than the other, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, or change in eyesight), angina, severe dizziness, passing out, bradycardia, tachycardia, arrhythmia, severe headache, seizures, or shortness of breath (HCAHPS).
- Educate patient about signs of a significant reaction (eg, wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat). Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all side effects. Patient should consult prescriber for additional questions.
Intended Use and Disclaimer: Should not be printed and given to patients. This information is intended to serve as a concise initial reference for health care professionals to use when discussing medications with a patient. You must ultimately rely on your own discretion, experience, and judgment in diagnosing, treating, and advising patients.