Iopromide

Drug #1157

Iopromide used for angiography, urography, arthrography and the visualization of body cavities.

Primary Characteristics

It belongs to Phthalamide.

It is classified in Non Ionic Contrast Medium pharmacological group.

Molecular Weight: 791.1 · Solubility in Water: Freely soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: Insoluble · Non-proprietary name: Iopromide.

Pharmacokinetics

Distribution: Iopromide has a plasma protein binding is 1%.

Elimination: plasma half-life is 2 hrs, renal excretion is 92%.

Indications

Iopromide is primarily indicated in conditions like Angiography, Arthrography, Non ionic contrast medium, Urography.

Iopromide is also indicated for secondary conditions like Computed tomography scans.

Contraindications

Iopromide is contraindicated in conditions like Hyperthyroidism, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

Iopromide's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
31.2 – 76.9 %	—	—	IV	The dose & strength used very according to procedure c route
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Iopromide in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Wheezing , Hypotension , Bradycardia , Hypertension , Syncope .

Iopromide is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Dizziness, Drowsiness, Flushing, Headache, Nausea and vomiting, Pain at injection site, Urinary retention.

Warnings / Precautions

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.

Interference in Pathology

Iopromide may interfere in the diagnosis of Thyroid Function Test.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Iopromide should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.14.2 — Radiocontrast media