About iobitridol
Nonionic iodinated X-ray contrast agent
Used for
- Enhances blood vessels and organs during CT and other X-ray examinations.
- Used for selected angiographic and urinary-tract imaging studies.
Usual adult dose
Dose depends on the examination, body size, and imaging protocol; administered by a clinician.
Usual dose in children
Dose depends on the examination, body weight, and imaging protocol; administered by a clinician.
Common side effects
- Warmth, flushing, or unusual taste during injection
- Nausea or vomiting
- Injection-site discomfort
- Allergic-like reactions, including rash or itching
Important warnings
- Can cause severe allergic-like reactions, rarely life-threatening.
- May worsen kidney function, especially with kidney disease or dehydration.
- Use caution with thyroid disease, asthma, or previous contrast reactions.
- Extravasation can injure tissue; administered by trained staff.
Pregnancy
Use only when essential; the examination and contrast need should be assessed by the treating team.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding generally does not need to be interrupted after iodinated contrast; confirm with the radiology team.
Interactions
- Metformin: kidney injury may increase risk of lactic acidosis; monitoring or temporary interruption may be needed.
- Interleukin-2 treatment may increase delayed contrast reactions.
- Kidney-affecting medicines may increase kidney risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.