Iodipamide Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Iodipamide-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Iodipamide brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Iodipamide

Brand Names or Trade Names of Iodipamide

International :

Cholografin Meglumine.

Why is Iodipamide Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a radiopaque contrast medium used for diagnostic tests for the biliary system.

When should Iodipamide not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated for use in intrathecal procedures and in patients with known hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Iodipamide?

IV- Dose: The usual adult dose is 20 mL. For infants and children, the suggested dose is 0.3 to 0.6 mL/kg of body weight; the dosage for infants and children should not exceed 20 mL.

How should Iodipamide be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Iodipamide?

• Patient may develop with serious adverse reactions that include death, convulsions, cerebral hemorrhage, coma, paralysis, arachnoiditis, acute renal failure, cardiac arrest, seizures, rhabdomyolysis, hyperthermia, and brain edema; so avoid intrathecal administration.

What are the side effects of Iodipamide?

Restlessness, sensations of warmth, sneezing, perspiration, salivation, flushing, pressure in the upper abdomen, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, chills, fever, headache, pallor and tremors.