Gastrovideo Solution is used as a diagnostic agent. It is a dye used in various imaging tests (like X-ray, angiography, etc.) to visualize certain body parts.

It is injected into the body following which it coats the organs like the stomach and esophagus. This makes it easy to visualize the organs in X-ray or CT-scan examinations.

Uses of Gastrovideo Solution

Diagnostic agent

Side effects of Gastrovideo Solution

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Gastrovideo

Vomiting
Nausea

How to use Gastrovideo Solution

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

How Gastrovideo Solution works

Diatrizoate meglumine belongs to group of drugs called Iodinated radiopaque contrast medium. It works by coating the stomach, esophagus or duodenum (part of small intestine) but not absorbed by the body so that these organs can be easily visualized in X-ray or CT-scan examinations.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Gastrovideo Solution 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Gastrovideo Solution 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

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Gastrovideo Solution?

Not applicable. Gastrovideo Solution 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

• Do not use diatrizoate meglumine with metformin and propranolol as it may cause serious side effects.

• Seek immediate medical attention if you develop severe reactions, seizures, trouble in breathing, or tightness in the chest.

• Tell your doctor if you have severe heart disease, swelling in the neck caused by enlargement of thyroid gland.

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

• Patients who are allergic to diatrizoate meglumine or iodine should avoid it.

• Patients with overactive thyroid gland should not be administered diatrizoate meglumine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Halobenzoic Acid

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OTHERS

Action Class

Radio contrast agents

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References

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Gastrovideo Solution

Product introduction

Uses of Gastrovideo Solution

Side effects of Gastrovideo Solution

Common side effects of Gastrovideo

How to use Gastrovideo Solution

How Gastrovideo Solution works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Gastrovideo Solution?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

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References

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