Barium Sulphate

Barium Sulphate is used in roentgenography (radoigraphy) to make the intestinal tract opaque for X-ray examination. Barium Sulphate is also used for roentgen ray examination of colon and stomach.


Adult Dose
Dose: 0.57 to 2.14 mg/kg
Single Dose: 1.4 (1.355)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: PO
Instructions: As Required
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Barium Salt. It belongs to Radiopaque Agents pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Diagnostic Aids pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Barium Sulphate is 233.00.
Contraindications
Barium Sulphate is contraindicated in conditions like Tracheo-oesophageal fistula,Suspected intestinal perforation,Small bowel obstruction.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Barium Sulphate, which give rise to further complications include Bacteremia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Barium Sulphate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Constipation, Appendicitis.
Indications
Barium Sulphate is primarily indicated in conditions like Delineation of GI in ctexamination, Esophagus imaging, Ileostomy enema, Small bowel imaging, Stomach imaging.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Barium Sulphate was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, Geriatrics, and Neonates.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
Powder Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Moisture.
Warnings
Barium sulfate should not be given to patients with intestinal obstruction and care is needed in those with condition which may predisposed to obstruction. Adequate hydration should be ensured to avoid constipation. Avoid in patients with gastrointestinal perforation, and should be avoided, particularly when given rectally. Aspiration may lead to Pneumonitis.
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