About iodixanol
Nonionic iso-osmolar iodinated contrast agent
Used for
- X-ray contrast for angiography and other imaging procedures
- Contrast enhancement during CT scans
Usual adult dose
Varies by imaging procedure, injection site, and patient; administered by healthcare professionals.
Usual dose in children
Varies by age, weight, and imaging procedure; administered by healthcare professionals.
Common side effects
- Warmth or flushing
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Injection-site discomfort
Important warnings
- Can cause severe allergic-like reactions; emergency treatment may be needed.
- May worsen kidney function, especially with kidney disease, dehydration, or diabetes.
- Can affect thyroid function; extra caution with thyroid disease.
- Use care with heart failure, and monitor for fluid overload.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; iodinated contrast crosses the placenta, and fetal or newborn thyroid function may be affected.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts enter breast milk; interruption of breastfeeding is generally not necessary after administration.
Interactions
- Metformin: kidney injury may increase the risk of lactic acidosis; follow procedure-specific monitoring guidance.
- Interleukin-2: may increase the risk of delayed contrast reactions.
- Other medicines affecting kidney function may increase kidney injury 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.