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Ultravist 300mg I/ml Injection

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Product introduction

Ultravist 300mg I/ml Injection is known as a contrast agent. It is injected into the body before an X-ray test or CT scan to enhance the visibility of internal body structures like blood vessels and non-bony structures.

Ultravist 300mg I/ml Injection is administered by a healthcare professional in a hospital and clinical setting. This medicine should not be self-administered.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, injection site reactions, vasodilatation, vomiting, back pain, frequent urge to urinate, chest pain, taste change, and abnormal vision. If you experience any of this side effect and it bothers you, let your doctor know.

Uses of Ultravist Injection

  • Diagnostic agent

Benefits of Ultravist Injection

In Diagnostic agent

Ultravist 300mg I/ml Injection contains a radiopaque contrast medium indicated for radiographic examination before an x-ray or CT-scan. It helps for better visualisation of the parts where it is injected by a radiologist or a nurse and helps in diagnosing problems in the inside areas that are not visible to the naked eyes. This enables to diagnose the underlying problem and helps to treat you better.

Side effects of Ultravist Injection

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 Ultravist

  • Headache
  • Taste change
  • Vomiting
  • Chest pain
  • Back pain
  • Nausea
  • Abnormal vision
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Vasodilation
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Ultravist Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Ultravist Injection works

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

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ultravist 300mg I/ml Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ultravist 300mg I/ml 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ultravist 300mg I/ml Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ultravist 300mg I/ml Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ultravist 300mg I/ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ultravist 300mg I/ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ultravist 300mg I/ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ultravist 300mg I/ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Ultravist Injection?

Not applicable. Ultravist 300mg I/ml 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Ultravist 300mg I/ml Injection is used as a diagnostic agent to view internal body structures during X-ray or CT-scan.
  • Keep yourself well hydrated prior to and following Ultravist 300mg I/ml Injection administration.
  • Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, food, or if you had any reactions to previous injections of substances used for X-ray procedures.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of diabetes, liver, kidney, heart, or nervous system disease, overactive thyroid, or sickle cell disease.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
4-Halobenzoic Acids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTHERS
Action Class
X ray contrast media (Diagnostic agents)

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FAQs

Q. Is Iopromide radioactive?

No. Iopromide is not radioactive

Q. Is Iopromide water soluble?

Yes. Iopromide is a water soluble X-ray contrast agent for intravascular administration.

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References

  1. Iopromide. Berlin, Germany: Iopromide; 2007. [Accessed on 5 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Iopromide. Wayne, New Jersey: Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 1995 [May 2012]. [Accessed 22 Jan. 2019] (online) Avaialble from:External Link
  3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 3 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Zydus Cadila
Address: Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.
Country of origin: India

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