Iopromide

Information about Iopromide

Iopromide uses

Iopromide is used in diagnosis of Diagnostic agent.

How iopromide works

Iopromide belongs to a class of drugs known as Iodinated radiographic contrast agent. It enhances imaging due to its high Iodine content attenuating the beam of X-rays during examination.

Common side effects of iopromide

Headache, Taste change, Vomiting, Chest pain, Injection site pain, Back pain, Nausea, Infusion site reaction, Abnormal vision, Decreased blood pressure, Frequent urge to urinate

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    Expert advice for Iopromide

    • Always keep yourself hydrated before administration of any contrast media to prevent any kidney damage due to dehydration. 
    • Do not administer iopromide intrathecal (within the layers of spine).
    • Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart disease or if you had reactions to previous injections of Iopromide used for x-ray procedures.
    • Inform your doctor if you are diabetic or if you have cancer, pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor), blood disorder (Sickle cell anemia) or thyroid disorder or if you have a history of fits (epilepsy) or any blood clotting problems.
    • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
    • Patients allergic to iopromide or any of its ingredients should not take it.
    • Children who have been administered a laxative or are dehydrated due to prolonged fasting should not take iopromide.

    Frequently asked questions for Iopromide

    Iopromide

    Q. Is Iopromide radioactive?
    No. Iopromide is not radioactive
    Q. Is Iopromide water soluble?
    Yes. Iopromide is a water soluble X-ray contrast agent for intravascular administration.

    Content on this page was last updated on 18 February, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)