Iopromide
Description
Iopromide is an X-ray contrast agent for intravascular use. It gives radiographic visualization of the internal structures and hence used for many intra-arterial and intravenous procedures.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Iopromide
- Headache
- Feeling of warmth or heat
- Back pain
- Chest pain
- Abnormal vision
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Pale skin at injection site
- Decreased heart rate
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Increased thirst
- Tingling of the hands or feet
- Difficulty in breathing
- Bluish lips or skin
Uses of Iopromide
What is it prescribed for?
- Digital subtraction angiography
- Cerebral arteriography
- Visceral angiography
- Peripheral arteriography
- Peripheral venography
- Coronary arteriography
- Excretory urography
- Contrast computed tomography
- Left ventriculography
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time taken by Iopromide to show its effect is subject to vary based on the individual, strength, and intended use.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which Iopromide 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?Iopromide is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving Iopromide.
- Usage while breast-feeding?Iopromide is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving Iopromide.
Allergy
Iopromide is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to iopromide or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Intrathecal Administration
Iopromide is not recommended for intrathecal administration (into the spine).
Preparatory dehydration
Prolonged fasting and bowel preparation before Iopromide is not recommended in children due to the risk of kidney failure.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Iopromide is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving Iopromide.
Breast-feeding
Iopromide is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving Iopromide.
General warnings
Kidney injury
Use of Iopromide 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
Iopromide 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 Iopromide 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 Iopromide 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 Iopromide is given during procedures, therefore the likelihood of missing a dose is very less.
Overdose
Since Iopromide is administered in the hospital or clinical 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
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Iopromide 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 Iopromide. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving Iopromide.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Iopromide helps to visualize the blood vessels more clearly.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Non-ionic iodinated contrast media, Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 13 Sep 2019
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