Iopromide (Iopromide)
Overview of Iopromide
Iopromide used for angiography, urography, arthrography and the visualization of body cavities.
Indication of Iopromide
Iopromide is primarily indicated in conditions like Angiography, Arthrography, Non ionic contrast medium, Urography, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Computed tomography scans.
Contraindication of Iopromide
Iopromide is contraindicated in conditions like Hyperthyroidism,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Iopromide
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Iopromide, which give rise to further complications include Hypotension, Bradycardia, Hypertension, Wheezing, Syncope.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Iopromide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Flushing, Nausea and vomiting, Urinary retention, Pain at injection site.
Precautions of Iopromide
Iopanoic acid should be administered with great caution in patients with asthma and history of allergy, and should be avoided to patients with known hypersensitivity to iodine or contrast media. Caution is needed in patients with severe hepatic (liver) or renal impairment or who may be at a risk of renal failure. Dehydration patients should have their fluid and electrolyte balance corrected before administration of contrast medium. It should be used with extreme caution in patients with hypertension, cardiac disease, phaeochromocytoma, sickle-cell anemia or hypothyroidism. Avoid use during pregnancy.