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shu 508

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Description

SHU 508: intravenous saccharide echo contrast agent with transpulmonary capacity for left heart contrast; appears in Japanese literature as SH/TA-508 [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID9548577
SCHEMBL ID14960237
MeSH IDM0166485

Synonyms (9)

Synonym
sh/ta-508
shu 508
127279-08-7
shu-508
sh-ta-508
levovist
shu 508 a
SCHEMBL14960237
(2s,3r,4s,5r,6r)-6-ethyloxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol

Research Excerpts

Overview

SHU 508A is a safe transpulmonary contrast agent. It significantly enhances both spectral and color Doppler signals in the left heart.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"SHU 508A is a safe transpulmonary contrast agent that significantly enhances both spectral and color Doppler signals in the left heart. "( Clinical evaluation of left heart Doppler contrast enhancement by a saccharide-based transpulmonary contrast agent. The Levovist Cardiac Working Group.
Becher, H; Neudert, J; Nihoyannopoulos, P; Sutherland, G; von Bibra, H, 1995
)
1.73

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"The objective of our study was to assess whether percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a safe procedure in patients with ascites."( Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma: assessment of safety in patients with ascites.
Cha, J; Choi, D; Kim, YS; Lee, JY; Lee, MW; Lee, WJ; Lim, HK; Rhim, H, 2009
)
0.35

Compound-Compound Interactions

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" This study demonstrates that echocardiographic determination of left ventricular volumes and ejection fraction is more accurate and reproducible using HPI combined with Levovist."( Improved reliability for echocardiographic measurement of left ventricular volume using harmonic power imaging mode combined with contrast agent.
Dos Santos, P; Kerouani, A; Lafitte, S; Robhan, T; Roudaut, R, 2000
)
0.31

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Further studies are required to determine the optimal dosage and application technique as well as the indication for using this US-CA."( [Color-coded duplex sonography and ultrasound contrast medium in the study of peripheral arteries--initial clinical experiences].
Dollinger, P; Fobbe, F; Ohnesorge, I; Reichel, M; Schürmann, R; Wolf, KJ, 1992
)
0.28
" In all studies, 300 to 400 mg/ml was sufficient for enhancement, although in several phase II studies 300 mg/ml Levovist was the preferred dosage in terms of superior imaging with a low level of side effects."( Clinical experience with echo-enhanced transcranial Doppler and duplex imaging.
Ries, F, 1997
)
0.3
" Uniform fluorescence and no organ lesions were observed in germ-free mice, rats, and guinea pigs dosed with GCAs and in control animals (mice, rats, and guinea pigs) dosed with sucrose."( Etiology of cecal and hepatic lesions in mice after administration of gas-carrier contrast agents used in ultrasound imaging.
Dirven, HA; Grant, D; Johnsen, H; Midtvedt, T; Rasmussen, H, 2003
)
0.32
"To estimate the dosage needed for continuous infusion and to investigate whether continuous infusion of the ultrasound contrast-enhancing agent Levovist (SH U 508A) can improve duplex scanning of crural arteries in patients with peripheral arterial obstructive disease (PAOD) eligible for distal bypass graft surgery."( Contrast-enhanced duplex scanning of crural arteries by means of continuous infusion of Levovist.
Coffi, SB; Hanson, D; Legemate, DA; Ubbink, DT; van Gurp, JA; Zwiers, I, 2004
)
0.32
" Part 2 investigated the value of the optimum Levovist dosage in the assessment of 10 crural arteries in 10 consecutive patients with PAOD."( Contrast-enhanced duplex scanning of crural arteries by means of continuous infusion of Levovist.
Coffi, SB; Hanson, D; Legemate, DA; Ubbink, DT; van Gurp, JA; Zwiers, I, 2004
)
0.32
" Thus, the lowest Levovist dosage sufficed for application in part 2, because of its infusion volume and prolonged enhancement time."( Contrast-enhanced duplex scanning of crural arteries by means of continuous infusion of Levovist.
Coffi, SB; Hanson, D; Legemate, DA; Ubbink, DT; van Gurp, JA; Zwiers, I, 2004
)
0.32
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (718)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19901 (0.14)18.7374
1990's216 (30.08)18.2507
2000's478 (66.57)29.6817
2010's22 (3.06)24.3611
2020's1 (0.14)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 10.13

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index10.13 (24.57)
Research Supply Index6.78 (2.92)
Research Growth Index6.91 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (10.13)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials94 (11.93%)5.53%
Reviews52 (6.60%)6.00%
Case Studies46 (5.84%)4.05%
Observational1 (0.13%)0.25%
Other595 (75.51%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]