What is Ultravist used for?

What is Ultravist used for?

ULTRAVIST is an injectable contrast medium (a dye) which contains iodine. It is used to clearly show on X-rays the area of your body that your doctor wants to investigate, for example, your kidney, bladder, heart, vessels or spinal cord.

Who makes ULTRAVIST?

Ultravist® product information for health care professionals | Bayer Radiology.

What Ultravist 300?

Ultravist 300 Injection is an X-ray contrast agent for intravascular use. It gives radiographic visualization of the internal structures and hence used for many intra-arterial and intravenous procedures.

Is Ultravist iodinated?

Ultravist belongs to a class of drugs called Iodinated Contrast Media. It is not known if Ultravist is safe and effective in children younger than 2 years of age.

What omnipaque 350?

Uses for Omnipaque 350 Iohexol injection is used to help diagnose or find problems in the brain, back, heart, head, blood vessels, stomach, joints, pancreas, bladder, reproductive tract, and other parts of the body. It is an iodinated contrast agent.

Can omnipaque 300 be taken orally?

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. It is usually taken just before the imaging test. The dosage is based on the specific imaging test, your age, and your weight. Drink plenty of fluids before and after the imaging test, unless directed otherwise by your doctor.

How do I give Ultravist?

CECT of the Body: ULTRAVIST® Injection 300 mgI/mL may be administered intravenously by bolus injection, by rapid infusion, or by a combination of both. The usual dose for bolus injection is 50 – 200 mL. The usual dose for infusion is 100 – 200 mL. Total dose for the procedure should not usually exceed 200 mL.

What are the dangers of gadolinium contrast?

Side effects of gadolinium-based contrast agents are often mild. The most common side effects include injection site pain, nausea, itching, rash, headaches and dizziness.

How safe is gadolinium contrast?

Gadolinium is extremely safe, with serious adverse reactions occurring in roughly 0.03 percent of all doses. As researchers noted in studies from 2008 and 2015 of patients exposed to gadolinium over time, those who were neither pregnant nor in kidney failure have rarely experienced side effects.

What is the difference between Omnipaque 300 and 350?

PRODUCT INDICATIONS: Omnipaque 350 is indicated in adults for contrast enhancement for computed tomographic head and body imaging. Omnipaque 300 is indicated in adults for contrast enhancement for computed tomographic head and body imaging.

Why is Omnipaque used?

OMNIPAQUE is one of a group of medicines known as “contrast media” for diagnostic use. OMNIPAQUE is used in X-ray examinations in many different parts of the body for adults and children. It can make it easier to find and see abnormalities, and improves the diagnostic information needed by the doctor.

When should I drink OMNIPAQUE?

It is usually taken just before the imaging test. The dosage is based on the specific imaging test, your age, and your weight. Drink plenty of fluids before and after the imaging test, unless directed otherwise by your doctor.

Is OMNIPAQUE safe?

Very bad and sometimes deadly health problems have happened when these products were given into the spine. This includes coma, heart attack, kidney failure, paralysis, seizures, high body temperature, a muscle problem called rhabdomyolysis, or brain problems like bleeding or swelling. Talk with the doctor.

How long does it take for contrast dye to leave your system?

With normal kidney function, most of the gadolinium is removed from your body in the urine within 24 hours. If you have acute renal failure or severe chronic kidney disease and receive a gadolinium-based contrast agent, there may be a very small risk of developing a rare condition.