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Iodipamide - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Iodipamide Medication Information

Get detailed information on Iodipamide, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Iodipamide provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Iodipamide

Trade Names/Brand 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.

What are the other precautions for Iodipamide?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Iodipamide?

Protect from light; store at 20–25°C.

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