Iopamidol Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Iopamidol, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Iopamidol brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Iopamidol Pronunciation : eye oh PAM ih dolBrand Names or Trade Names of Iopamidol
International :
Iopamidol-370, Isovue-300, Isovue-370, Isovue-128, Isovue-M-200, Isovue-200, Isovue-250, Isovue-M-300.
Why is Iopamidol Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a radiopaque (RAY dee oh payk) contrast agent, used as a diagnosing agent to identify certain disorders of the heart, brain, blood vessels, and nervous system.When should Iopamidol not be taken? (Contraindications)
Not for intrathecal use.What is the dosage of Iopamidol?
Dose and strength depends on the procedure and route of administration used.How should Iopamidol be taken?
It comes as a solution to be administered by a healthcare provider.What are the warnings and precautions for Iopamidol?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of brain tumor, head or brain injury, epilepsy, kidney or liver disease, sickle cell anemia, multiple sclerosis, alcoholism, stroke, blood clots, poor blood circulation, asthma, fever, diabetes, bone cancer, thyroid disorder, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may lead to dehydration drink adequate fluid.
• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed after receiving this medication.
What are the side effects of Iopamidol?
Serious Effects - Decreased urination, severe headache, dizziness, convulsion, irregular heart beat, feeling light-headed, fainting, breathing trouble, fever, chills, nausea and vomiting.Local - Pain, tenderness, redness or skin changes.
Less Common - Joint or muscle pain, back ache, stiff neck, numbness, warmth, or tingly feeling, ringing in the ears, increased sweating, itchy skin, chills, stuffy nose, sneezing, confusion, slurred speech.
What are the other precautions for Iopamidol?
Avoid excess dosage.What are the storage conditions for Iopamidol?
Store the medication as directed by your physician.Schedule : H
Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.