Ipodate

Drug #1944

Ipodate is a radiopaque contrast medium used in cholecystography and cholangiography.

Primary Characteristics

Molecular Weight: 619.93 · Solubility in Water: 1 in less than 1 of water · Solubility in Alcohol: Freely soluble · Non-proprietary name: Ipodate.

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: it is metabolised via Hepatic, renal excretion is 45%.

Indications

Ipodate is primarily indicated in conditions like Hyperthyroidism of graves disease.

Ipodate is also indicated for secondary conditions like Cholecystography.

Contraindications

Ipodate is contraindicated in conditions like Renal impairment.

Dosage

None recorded.

Drug Interactions

Minor1 interaction

Moderate5 interactions

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Ipodate in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Allergic reactions , Hepatic impairment .

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Ipodate are Bradycardia, Diarrhea.

Ipodate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal cramps, Dizziness, Headache, Heart burn, Nausea and vomiting.

Warnings / Precautions

Make sure your doctor knows if you are planning to have any future thyroid tests. Patients sensitive to iodine or other iodinated contrast media may be sensitive to these agents also. The results of the thyroid test may be affected, even weeks or months later, by the iodine in this agent.

Interference in Pathology

Ipodate may interfere in the diagnosis of Thyroid Funtion Test.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Ipodate should be stored Tablets.

Drug Classification

1.14.2 — Radiocontrast media