Iohexol
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 7, 2022.
Warning: Risks with Inadvertent Intrathecal AdministrationOmnipaque(R) injection, 140 and 350 mg iodine/mL: Inadvertent intrathecal administration may cause death, convulsions/seizures, cerebral hemorrhage, coma, paralysis, arachnoiditis, acute renal failure, cardiac arrest, rhabdomyolysis, hyperthermia, and brain edema .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Omnipaque 140
- Omnipaque 180
- Omnipaque 240
- Omnipaque 300
- Omnipaque 350
- Omnipaque Flexipak
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Radiological Non-Ionic Contrast Media
Uses for iohexol
Iohexol injection is used to help diagnose or find problems in the brain, back, heart, head, blood vessels, stomach, joints, pancreas, bladder, reproductive tract, 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).
Iohexol is to be given only by or under the supervision of a doctor.
Before using iohexol
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 iohexol, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to iohexol 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 iohexol injection in children. Some pediatric patients with certain medical conditions (eg, asthma, heart failure, or kidney problems) may have more unwanted side effects which may require caution in patients receiving iohexol.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of iohexol injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have unwanted side effects (eg, liver, kidney, or heart problems) which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving iohexol.
Breastfeeding
Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during 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 iohexol, 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 iohexol 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.
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