Ethiodol (Injection)
Generic name:ethiodized oil (injection route) [ eth-EYE-oh-dyzd-oyl ]
Drug class:Iodinated contrast media
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 13, 2022.
Inadvertent intravascular injection or intravasation of ethiodized oil may cause pulmonary and cerebral embolism. Inject slowly with radiologic monitoring; do not exceed recommended dose .
The Ethiodol brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Ethiodol
- Lipiodol3
Available Dosage Forms:
- Oil
Therapeutic Class: Diagnostic Agent, Radiological Contrast Media
Uses for Ethiodol
Ethiodized oil injection is an oil-based radiopaque contrast agent. Contrast agents are used to help create a clear picture of the body during different medical procedures. These include:
- Hysterosalpingography (x-ray test that looks inside the uterus and fallopian tubes) in adults
- Lymphography (x-ray test that looks at the lymph vessels of the feet or hands) in adults and children
- Imaging of liver tumors in adults.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using Ethiodol
In deciding to use a diagnostic test, any risks of the test must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. Also, other things may affect test results. For this test, 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 ethiodized oil injection for lymphography in children.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of ethiodized oil injection have not been performed in the geriatric population. However, no geriatric-specific problems have been documented to date.
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 diagnostic test, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The fo..
