Omnipaque
Omnipaque is a contrast agent used in X-ray examinations to help internal body parts show up more clearly.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
140 mg I/ml
Active Ingredient
Iohexol
Manufacturer
GE Healthcare AS
How to Use
Dosage
The amount you receive depends on the type of examination, your age, weight, and overall health.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection into a vein, artery, spinal canal, or body cavity, or orally for digestive tract exams.
Important
Adults should not receive more than 3 grams of iodine per day to avoid harmful side effects.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Feeling of warmth
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
RARE
- •Allergic reactions (e.g., skin rash, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing)
- •Severe allergic shock
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Slow or fast heartbeat
- •High or low blood pressure
- •Stomach pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Sudden kidney damage
- •Pain or discomfort at injection site
- •Chills or fever
- •Seizures or confusion
- •Temporary loss of vision or hearing
- •Swollen salivary glands
Important Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have allergies, asthma, or have reacted badly to other iodine-containing contrast agents before.
- Severe allergic reactions, though rare, can be life-threatening. Medical staff will be prepared to handle emergencies.
- Ensure you are well hydrated before and after the examination, especially if you have kidney problems, diabetes, or are elderly or very young.
- Iodine contrast agents can affect your thyroid function, especially if you have a thyroid condition.
- If you have diabetes and take metformin, your doctor may adjust your metformin dose or ask you to stop taking it temporarily before and after the exam due to kidney risk.
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- Do not drive or operate machinery for at least one hour after an injection, or for 24 hours after an intrathecal examination, or longer if symptoms persist.