Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Angiography Cerebral Arteriography Age: Adult |
Dose: Intra-arterial – 8-12 mL (300 mg/mL) Frequency: as needed Note: may repeat, not to exceed 90 mL |
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Indication: Coronary Arteriography Age: Adult |
Dose: Intravenous – 2-10 mL (370 mg/mL) Note: monitor EKG; not to exceed 200 mL |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Angiocardiography Age: less than 2 years |
Dose: intravenous – 10-15 mL (370 mg/mL) Note: not to exceed 40 mL total |
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Indication: Angiocardiography Age: 2-9 years |
Dose: intravenous – 15-30 mL (370 mg/mL) Note: not to exceed 50 mL (2-4 years) or 100 mL (5-9 years) |
Administration
- Hospital use only
- Medical supervision needed
Side Effect
- Arrhythmias
- arterial spasm
- flushing
- vasodilatation
- angina
- cardiopulmonary arrest
- dizziness
- confusion
- paraesthesia
- visual disturbances
- seizure
- paralysis
- coma
- temporary amnesia
- Injection site pain
- pallor
- periorbital and facial oedema
- coughing
- sneezing
- rhinitis
- asthma
- apnoea
- laryngeal oedema
- chest tightness
- watery itchy eyes
- lachrymation
- conjunctivitis
- muscle spasm
- involuntary leg movement
- tremors
- malaise
- severe retching and choking
- abdominal pain
- urogenital pain
- haematuria
- Severe anaphylactoid reactions
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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Intrathecal Use
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Can cause nerve damage
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at 20-25° C
Data Sources
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