Hevascol
Hevascol is an imaging medicine used only for diagnostic purposes, such as X-rays, to visualize lymph vessels and organs.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
480 mg I/ml
Active Ingredient
Ethiodized oil
Manufacturer
Guerbet
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the correct dose based on the type of examination you are having. Typically, adults receive 4-7 ml per limb, and children aged 1-2 years receive 1 ml per limb.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection. You might also receive fluids intravenously before or after the procedure to ensure you are well-hydrated.
Important
Do not use more than 20 ml of this medicine at one time for any single procedure.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Fever
- •Pain at the injection site
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions (e.g., skin rash, itching, swelling of face/throat, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure)
- •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- •Underactive or overactive thyroid
- •Blood clots in lungs or brain
- •Liver damage or liver failure
- •Fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites)
- •Skin tissue death (necrosis)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to etiodized oil or any iodine contrast agents.
- Tell your doctor if you have an overactive thyroid or any other thyroid problems.
- Do not use if you have recently had a severe injury or bleeding.
- Do not use if you are pregnant or have a pelvic infection and are scheduled for a uterine and fallopian tube X-ray (hysterosalpingography).
- Tell your doctor if you have a severe disease affecting your heart, lungs, liver, or kidneys.
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- Tell your doctor if you have asthma.