IOPAMIDOL

Diagnostic Agent

Brand names: iopamidol

Intrathecal

Diagnostic Agent agent

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Iopamidol Injection is indicated for intrathecal administration in adult neuroradiology including myelography (lumbar

thoracic

cervical

total columnar)

and for contrast enhancement of computed tomographic (CECT) cisternography and ventriculography. Iopamidol Injection

41% is indicated for thoraco-lumbar myelography in children over the age of two years.

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATIONS Intrathecal administration of corticosteroids with iopamidol is contraindicated. Because of overdosage considerations

WARNINGS The need for myelographic examination should be carefully evaluated
If frankly bloody cerebrospinal fluid is observed, the possible benefits of a myelographic examination should be considered in terms of risk to the patient
Inadvertent intracranial entry of a large or concentrated bolus of the contrast medium, which increases the risk of neurotoxicity, can be prevented by careful patient management

6 documented side effects by frequency

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Itching

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Fever

0.1-1%

Cough

0.1-1%

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11 available comparisons

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Intrathecal