CONRAY-43 (Injection)
Generic name:iothalamate meglumine (injection route) [ eye-oh-THAL-a-mate-MEG-loo-meen ]
Drug class:Ionic iodinated contrast media
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 4, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- CONRAY
- CONRAY-30
- CONRAY-43
- CYSTO-CONRAY
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Radiological Ionic Contrast Media
Uses for CONRAY-43
Iothalamate meglumine injection is used to help diagnose or find problems in the brain, back, heart, head, blood vessels, stomach, joints, pancreas, bladder, and other parts of the body. It is an iodinated contrast agent. Contrast agents are used to create a clear picture of the different parts of the body during certain medical procedures (eg, CT scans).
This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of a doctor.
Before using CONRAY-43
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of iothalamate meglumine in children. Some children may have more unwanted side effects which may require caution in patients receiving iothalamate meglumine.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of iothalamate meglumine injection in geriatric patients.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.
- Metformin
Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause...