Omnipaque
Omnipaque is a medicine used in X-ray imaging to help doctors see inside the body more clearly.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
180 mg I/ml
Active Ingredient
Iohexol
Manufacturer
GE Healthcare AS
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the dose based on the examination and your condition.
Method
The medicine is usually given as an injection into a vein, artery, spinal fluid, or body cavities; it can also be taken by mouth for some examinations.
Important
For adults, the total amount of iodine given should not exceed 3 grams per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Feeling of warmth
- •Diarrhea
- •Pain or discomfort at the injection site
RARE
- •Allergic reactions (like rash, itching, swelling) or severe allergic shock
- •Temporary or acute kidney problems
- •Confusion, agitation, anxiety, restlessness, or feeling disoriented
- •Dizziness, temporary paralysis, seizures, memory loss, or temporary problems with speech or movement
- •Temporary vision changes (like blurred or double vision), temporary blindness, or temporary hearing loss
- •Brain irritation (like meningitis)
- •Slow or fast heartbeat, chest pain, heart attack, very low or high blood pressure, shock, or blood clots
- •Severe skin reactions with blistering and peeling
- •Sweating, chills, fainting, general weakness or fatigue
- •Joint pain, muscle weakness, muscle spasms, or back pain
- •Thyroid problems (overactive or underactive)
- •Low platelet count in the blood
- •Swollen salivary glands or a metallic taste in the mouth
- •Inflammation of the pancreas or worsening of existing pancreatitis
- •Lower abdominal pain (especially after specific examinations)
- •Joint inflammation (arthritis) or pain in a joint after an examination
Important Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have allergies, asthma, or have reacted badly to iodine contrast agents before; the contrast agent will then be used with extra caution.
- Rarely, severe allergic reactions can occur, which can be life-threatening; doctors and nurses are always prepared to help immediately if this happens.
- You must drink enough fluids before and after the examination so your kidneys can remove the contrast agent from your body, especially if you have kidney problems, diabetes, or are very young or old.
- If you have a severe heart condition or high blood pressure in your lungs, the contrast agent will be used with caution as it can affect your heart function.
- Iodine contrast agents can affect thyroid function, especially in children under 3 years old; your doctor will check your thyroid function.
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- If you have diabetes and take metformin, your doctor may ask you to stop taking it before and after the examination to prevent a rare but serious side effect (lactic acidosis).
- Do not drive or operate machinery for one hour after the injection, or for 24 hours if the contrast agent was given into your spinal fluid; ask your doctor if symptoms persist.