Omnipaque Side Effects, Uses, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

- OMNIPAQUE (Brand for IOHEXOL)
- QTY 2
- 9 MG/ML
- Solution
- Near 77381

IOHEXOL (EYE oh HEX ol) helps find or diagnose problems with blood vessels, organs, or other tissues in the body. It works by making parts of the body easier to view during imaging scans, such as CT, MRI, or X-ray. It belongs to a group of medications called contrast agents.

OMNIPAQUE (Brand for IOHEXOL) Information

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IOHEXOL (EYE oh HEX ol) helps find or diagnose problems with blood vessels, organs, or other tissues in the body. It works by making parts of the body easier to view during imaging scans, such as CT, MRI, or X-ray. It belongs to a group of medications called contrast agents.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Take this medication by mouth. It is given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed to children for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
-Beta blockers, such as metoprolol or propranolol
-Certain medications for depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions
-MAOIs, such as Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-Metformin
-Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
-Radioactive iodine

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Diarrhea
-Nausea
-Vomiting

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.