Iohexol belongs to a class of drugs known as radiographic contrast agents. It enhances imaging due to its high Iodine content attenuating the beam of X-rays during examination.

Safety Advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Contrapaque 300mg Injection.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Contrapaque 300mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breastfeeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Contrapaque 300mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Contrapaque 300mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Contrapaque 300mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Contrapaque 300mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Contrapaque 300mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Contrapaque 300mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Contrapaque Injection?

Not applicable. Contrapaque 300mg Injection is given before imaging test, so it is important to take it at the time as advised by the doctor. If you miss the dose, your test results can be inaccurate.

Alternate Brands

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Quick Tips

• Keep yourself well hydrated before consumption of any contrast media to prevent any kidney damage.

• Inform your doctor if you are diabetic or if you have cancer, pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor), blood disorder (Sickle cell anemia) or thyroid disorder or if you have a history of fits (epilepsy), heart diseases, multiple sclerosis or alcoholism.

• Seek immediate medical attention if you experience chest pain spreading to other parts of body, headache, and numbness after receiving iohexol.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

• Patients allergic to Iohexol or any of its ingredients and any other iodinated contrast media should avoid taking it.

• Patient with any local or systemic infection which may cause infection in blood (bacteremia) or receiving other medicine such as corticosteroids in case the contrast media has to be administered intrathecal (within the layers of spinal cord) should avoid taking Iohexol.

Patient Concerns

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Dr. Vijay Verma

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it is basically anaesthetic agent and can control pain

Why tranexamic acid is prescribed in skin specialists prescription

Dr. Dharamvir Singh

Skin Specialist

It's a skin whitening agent used for pigmentation

My bilirubin levels are higher than normal which is 1.85 against a range of 0.3 to 1.2. I do get my body tests done every year and it is high for several years now and not coming. Down, this time I got my liver function test done specifically to see the results which I'm attaching here. I lead a healthy lifestyle by spending close to 8 hrs doing running and exercise in a week. I occasionally consume alcohol, average once a week that beer. Let me know the remedies.

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Diabetes Specialist

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FAQs

Q. How does Iohexol work?

Iohexol contains iodine and works by enhancing contrasts to body parts and fluids. Iohexol improves the images obtained during a CT scan for easily diagnose your condition

Q. Is Iohexol radioactive?

No, it is not radioactive

Q. Is Iohexol water soluble?

Yes. Iohexol is a water soluble iodinated contrast medium.

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References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 730.
Iohexol. Cork, Ireland: GE Healthcare Ireland Limited; 1985 [revised Apr. 2018]. [Accessed on 2019] (online) Available from:
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 5 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 3 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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