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Lexiscan, known generically as Regadenoson, is a stress agent that increases the blood flow in the heart arteries. This is most likely to be used when the patient is unable to handle the more typical exercise stress test. When a doctor suspects a patient has coronary artery disease, he or she will often order a radiological exam (x-ray).
There are some patients who should not use Lexiscan. Obviously, those patients who are known to have a serious heart condition like AV Block or non-pacemaker wearing patients with sick sinus syndrome. If a patient has experienced any recent illness accompanied by diarrhea or vomiting, has COPD, or asthma, then they should make sure their doctor knows prior to prescribing Lexiscan (Regadenoson). They may require a special dose administration or other testing to make sure that Lexiscan (Regadenoson) is safe.
An important thing for patients who will be given Lexiscan (Regadenoson) should know that caffeine has an adverse affect on any test results. Patients should stop consuming caffeinated beverages or food with caffeine (such as chocolate and coffee, ice cream) no less than twelve hours prior to their stress test. If a patient forgets and does drink a coffee or soda with caffeine in it, they should reschedule their test to achieve optimal and accurate results. Your doctor should also advise you to avoid taking Dipyridamole for at least 48 hours prior to the test.
It is possible that some other herbs, vitamins, supplements, or drugs could interact adversely with Lexiscan (Regadenoson) so patients should be sure to share a complete pharmacological history with their doctor.
Some of the more serious side effects of Lexiscan (Regadenoson) include sweating, a general feeling of illness, difficulty breathing or wheezing, slow breathing, weak pulse, fainting, and chest pain that spreads to the arm or shoulder. If a patient experiences any of these side effects, they should contact their doctor immediately.
Some of the less serious side effects of Lexiscan (Regadenoson) may be warm, red, or tingly skin; mild chest discomfort; dizziness; headache; or nausea, stomach soreness, or decreased sense of taste.
No testing of Lexiscan (Regadenoson) has been done in pregnant women. It is very important that the doctor and the person administering Lexiscan (Regadenoson) know if a woman is pregnant before conducting the test and administering Lexiscan (Regadenoson). Nursing women should also discuss using this drug with their doctor because it is a Class “C” drug, as determined by the Food and Drug Administration.
Lexiscan (Regadenoson) is injected by needle in a hospital or clinic setting. Other drugs will be administered after Lexiscan (Regadenoson) to make it easier to see the blood vessels during the radiological exam. As the Lexiscan (Regadenoson) and other medications make their way through your system, someone will monitor all vital signs closely. They will check your breathing, pulse, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels and other vital signs as necessary.
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Lexiscan (Regadenoson) is manufactured by Astellas Pharma US, Inc.