Sodium Ipodate

Sodium Ipodate is a radio opaque contrast medium used in different diagnostic procedures.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 3 g
Single Dose: 3 (3)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: PO
Instructions: Cholecystography: Should be taken with as little water as possible. Capsules may be swallowed in rapid succession or over a period of about 30 minutes.
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. The Molecular Weight of Sodium Ipodate is 619.90.
Contraindications
Sodium Ipodate is contraindicated in conditions like Renal impairment.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Sodium Ipodate, which give rise to further complications include Thrombocytopenia, Skin rashes, Flushing.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Sodium Ipodate include Renal failure, Burning sensation.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sodium Ipodate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Abdominal cramps, Nausea and vomiting.
Indications
Sodium Ipodate is primarily indicated in conditions like Cholangiography, Cholecystography.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Sodium Ipodate was found.
Interfrence
Urinanalysis Increases Serum Bilirubin
Risks
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Caps Store in a well closed container, Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Warnings
Doses greater than 3g should not be given to patients with renal impairement. Sodium ipodate should not be use in presence of acute GI disorders because it may impair its absorption.
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