Optiray
Optiray is a medicine used in X-ray examinations, such as imaging blood vessels and internal organs, to help doctors see them better.
Form
injektio-/infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
320 mg I/ml
Active Ingredient
Ioversol
Manufacturer
Guerbet
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide how much Optiray you receive, depending on the examination and your health.
Method
Optiray is injected into a blood vessel and is warmed to body temperature before the procedure.
Important
Your doctor will use the smallest dose needed to get clear images.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Feeling of warmth
- •Pain
- •Nausea
RARE
- •Skin rashes, hives, redness, itching, or severe reactions with blisters.
- •Headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, or spinning sensation.
- •Vomiting, sneezing, or dry mouth.
- •Changes in blood pressure (high or low), fast or irregular heartbeats, or chest pain.
- •Swelling of the face, eyes or throat, or difficulty breathing and coughing.
- •Confusion, anxiety, temporary memory loss, speech problems, or blurred vision.
- •Kidney problems, difficulty urinating, or blood in urine.
- •Chills, cold sensation, fever, or feeling generally unwell or tired.
Important Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to iodine, other contrast agents, or any ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use this medicine if you have an overactive thyroid gland.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor, as the medicine may affect the baby. Breastfeeding should be stopped for one day after the injection.
- Do not drive or operate machinery for one hour after the injection, as you might feel dizzy or tired.