Iopamidol
Description
Iopamidol is a contrast agent used for radiographic visualization of the internal structures, blood vessels, and other non-bony tissues on a CT scan or other x-ray examinations such as angiography, venography, urography, etc.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Iopamidol
- Headache and dizziness
- Irregular heartbeat
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Chest pain and discomfort
- Shortness of breath
- Pale skin at injection site
- Bluish lips or skin
- Tingling of the hands or feet
- Increased thirst
Uses of Iopamidol
What is it prescribed for?
- Cerebral arteriography
- Peripheral venography
- Coronary arteriography
- Coronary ventriculography
- Visceral arteriography
- Visceral aortography
- Computed tomography
- Excretory urography
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time taken by this contrast agent to show its effect is subject to vary based on the individual, strength, and intended use.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this contrast agent remains effective is subject to vary based on the individual, strength, and intended use.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?Iopamidol is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving Iopamidol.
- Usage while breast-feeding?Iopamidol is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving Iopamidol.
Allergy
Iopamidol is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to Iopamidol or any other ingredients present along with it.
Intrathecal Administration
Iopamidol is not recommended for intrathecal administration (into the spine).
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Iopamidol is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving Iopamidol.
Breast-feeding
Iopamidol is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving Iopamidol.
General warnings
Kidney injury
Use of Iopamidol may increase the risk of kidney injury and hence should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required in some cases.
Hyperthyroidism
Iopamidol should be used with caution in patients with hyperthyroidism due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of thyroid function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required in some cases.
Severe local tissue damage
Extravasation during injection may result in severe local tissue damage in some patients. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Severe cutaneous adverse reactions
Use of Iopamidol may cause severe cutaneous adverse reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, etc. in some patients. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Anaphylactoid reactions
Use of Iopamidol may cause fatal anaphylactoid reactions, especially in patients with allergic disorders. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Missed Dose
Since Iopamidol is given during procedures, therefore the likelihood of missing a dose is very less.
Overdose
Since Iopamidol is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Beta blockers
Cyclosporine
Ibuprofen
Disease interactions
Myasthenia Gravis
Iopamidol should be used with caution in patients with myasthenia gravis due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required in some cases.
Hypertension
Iopamidol should be used with caution in patients with hypertension (increased blood pressure) due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the blood pressure levels, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required in some cases.
Congestive heart failure
Iopamidol should be used with caution in patients with congestive heart failure due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the heart function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required in some cases.
Kidney Disease
Iopamidol should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required in some cases.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Iopamidol is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to Iopamidol. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving Iopamidol.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Iopamidol allows more clear visualization of blood vessels, organs, and associated tissues.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Non-ionic iodinated contrast media
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 13 Sep 2019
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