- Brand Name : Omnipaque
- Drug Class : How Do Iodinated Contrast Media Work?
- Medical Author : John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
- Medical Reviewer :
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What Is Iohexol and How Does It Work?
Iohexol is a radiographic contrast medium indicated for intrathecal administration in adults including myelography (lumbar, thoracic, cervical, total columnar) and in contrast enhancement for computerized tomography (myelography, cisternography, ventriculography).
What Are the Dosages of Iohexol?
Dosages of Iohexol
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Injection Solution
- 180mg/mL
- 240mg/mL
- 300mg/mL
Intravenous Solution
- 140mg/mL
- 350mg/mL
Powder for Oral Solution (Oraltag)
- 9.7g/bottle (equivalent to 4.5g carbon bound iodine)
- The packaging allows for the preparation of the iohexol in a single-use bottle
- There are 5 fill lines premolded on the bottle for accurate dilution of the product to the desired concentration
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Iohexol?
Side effects of iohexol include:
- Headache
- Mild to moderate pain including backache, neckache and stiffness
- Nausea, and vomiting
- Neuralgia
- Rash
- Erythema
- Pruritus
- Urticaria
- Skin discoloration
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN)
- Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP)
- Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)
This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.