Iopamidol
Information about Iopamidol
Iopamidol Uses
Iopamidol is used as Diagnostic agent.
How Iopamidol works
Iopamidol is a radiopaque contrast agent. It contains iodine, a substance that absorbs x-rays and makes blood vessels and other non-bony tissues appear more clearly during an X-ray or CT scan.
Common side effects of Iopamidol
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Nausea, Hot flashes
Available Medicine for Iopamidol
Lek PamidolJ B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹433 to ₹12673 variant(s)
Expert advice for Iopamidol
• Keep yourself well hydrated prior to and following iopamidol administration as dehydration may lead to acute kidney dysfunction. .
• Inform your doctor if you have history of liver, kidney, heart or nervous system disease, overactive thyroid, pheochromocytoma, (high blood pressure state due to a tumour in gland near kidney), diabetes or sickle cell disease ( red blood cell disorder).
• Seek immediate medical attention in case if you observe any burning sensation, pain, or swelling at the injection site or if you have vomiting or diarrhea after Iopamidol is administered.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• Patients allergic to Iopamidol or any of its ingredients or any other radio-opaque contrast media should not take it.