Sodium Ipodate (Sodium Ipodate)
Overview of Sodium Ipodate
Sodium Ipodate is a radio opaque contrast medium used in different diagnostic procedures.
Indication of Sodium Ipodate
Sodium Ipodate is primarily indicated in conditions like Cholangiography, Cholecystography.
Contraindication of Sodium Ipodate
Sodium Ipodate is contraindicated in conditions like Renal impairment.
Side Effects of Sodium Ipodate
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Sodium Ipodate, which give rise to further complications include Thrombocytopenia, Skin rashes, Flushing.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Sodium Ipodate include Renal failure, Burning sensation.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sodium Ipodate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Abdominal cramps, Nausea and vomiting.
Precautions of Sodium Ipodate
Doses greater than 3g should not be given to patients with renal impairement. Sodium ipodate should not be use in presence of acute GI disorders because it may impair its absorption.