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Inhaled xenon Xe 129 Hyperpolarized is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent used to help create a clear picture of the body during an MRI scan. MRI scans use magnets and computers to create images or “pictures” of certain areas of the body. Unlike x-rays, MRI scans do not involve radiation. Xenon Xe 129 is a hyperpolarized contrast agent that is inhaled before an MRI to help diagnose problems in the lungs.
This medicine is to be used only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
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