Iopamidol
Generic name: iopamidol [ eye-oh-PAM-ih-dol ]
Brand names: Isovue-200, Isovue-250, Isovue-300, Isovue-370, Isovue-M-200,
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Dosage forms: injectable solution (41%; 51%; 61%; 76%); intrathecal solution (41%; 61%)
Drug class:Non-ionic iodinated contrast media
What is iopamidol?
Iopamidol is a radiopaque (RAY dee oh payk) contrast agent. Iopamidol contains iodine, a substance that absorbs x-rays. Radiopaque contrast agents are used to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on a CT scan or other radiologic (x-ray) examination.
Iopamidol is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the heart, brain, blood vessels, and nervous system.
Iopamidol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not receive iopamidol if you have any type of active infection.
Before taking this medicine
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
any type of reaction to another contrast agent;
liver or kidney disease;
heart disease, including congestive heart failure;
a stroke, blood clots, or coronary artery disease;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
sickle cell anemia;
diabetes;
an active infection;
pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland);
multiple myeloma (bone cancer); or
a thyroid disorder.
It is not known whether iopamidol will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
How is iopamidol used?
Iopamidol is given as an infusion into a vein or artery. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
You may be given medication to prevent certain side effects while you are receiving iopamidol.
Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when iopamidol is injected.
Drink extra fluids before and after your radiologic test. Iopamidol can cause you to get dehydrated, which can lead
