About iohexol usp equivalent
Nonionic iodinated contrast agent
Used for
- Enhances X-ray and CT images of blood vessels and internal organs.
- Used for certain angiography, urography, and body-cavity imaging procedures.
Usual adult dose
Varies by imaging procedure, body area, and patient factors; administered by a healthcare professional.
Usual dose in children
Varies by procedure, body area, weight, and patient factors; administered by a healthcare professional.
Common side effects
- Warmth or flushing
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache or dizziness
- Injection-site pain or discomfort
Important warnings
- Can cause serious allergic-like reactions, including rarely life-threatening reactions.
- Kidney injury risk is higher with impaired kidney function, dehydration, or certain illnesses.
- May affect thyroid function; extra caution is needed in newborns and young children.
- Injection into the wrong body space can cause serious harm; route must match the procedure.
Pregnancy
Used when medically necessary; imaging benefits and radiation exposure are assessed for the specific procedure.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding usually does not need to be interrupted after iohexol administration.
Interactions
- Metformin: kidney injury may increase the risk of lactic acidosis; follow procedure-specific monitoring guidance.
- Interleukin-2 treatment may increase the risk of delayed contrast reactions.
- 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.