Drug Profile

SHU 508

Alternative Names: Echoscope; Levovist; SHTA 508; SHU/TA 508

Latest Information Update: 12 Dec 2025

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At a glance

Originator Bayer Schering Pharma
Class Contrast media; Polysaccharides
Mechanism of Action Ultrasonography enhancers

Orphan Drug Status

Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.

No
New Molecular Entity No

Highest Development Phases

Marketed Left ventricular dysfunction

Most Recent Events

01 Dec 2025 Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation is now called Tanabe Pharma Corporation
01 Mar 2011 Bayer Schering Pharma is now called Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals
01 Oct 2007 Mitsubishi Pharma Corporation has merged with Tanabe Seiyaku to form Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation

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