Indications
Neuroradiology: Lumbar myelography and thoraco-cervical myelography. Angiography: Used for cerebral angiography, selective coronary angiography, left ventriculography, aortography, angiocardiography, selective visceral arteriography, peripheral arteriography, digital subtraction angiography, venography, and urography. Other diagnostic procedures: Also used for contrast enhancement in CT scanning, as well as arthrography and fistulography.
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Pharmacology
Iopamidol is an organic iodine compound used as a non-ionic, water-soluble contrast medium for X-ray imaging. It works by blocking X-rays as they pass through the body, which allows body structures that don't contain iodine to be seen more clearly. The more Iopamidol present in the path of the X-rays, the greater the opacity produced, and how well internal structures show up depends on how the drug is distributed through the body and later eliminated.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Iopamidol injection should be given only if the physician considers the procedure essential. Studies have found no effect of Iopamidol on fertility or mutagenicity. Teratogenicity studies in rats and rabbits showed no effect at doses up to 8.2 g/kg (rat) and 4.1 g/kg (rabbit).
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.