Ultravist Injection
Generic name:iopromide
Dosage form: injection
Drug class:Non-ionic iodinated contrast media
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 1, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
WARNING: NOT FOR INTRATHECAL USE
Inadvertent intrathecal administration may cause death, convulsions, cerebral hemorrhage, coma, paralysis, arachnoiditis, acute renal failure, cardiac arrest, seizures, rhabdomyolysis, hyperthermia, and brain edema. [See Contraindications (4).]
Indications and Usage for Ultravist Injection
ULTRAVIST® injection is an iodinated contrast agent indicated In
Adults
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- For Computed Tomography (CT) of the head and body (intrathoracic, intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal regions) for the evaluation of neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions in adults.
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- The usefulness of contrast enhancement for the investigation of the retrobulbar space and of low grade or infiltrative glioma has not been demonstrated.
Pediatric Patients
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- For Computed Tomography (CT) of the head and body
For use only with an automated contrast injection system, contrast management system, or contrast media transfer set approved or cleared for use with this contrast agent in this Imaging Bulk Package.
Ultravist Injection Dosage and Administration
Important Administration Instructions
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- ULTRAVIST IMAGING BULK PACKAGE is for intravenous use only not for direct infusion.
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- Visually inspect Ultravist Injection for particulate matter and/or discolora...
