Ioversol (Injection)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 12, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Optiray 160
• Optiray 240
• Optiray 300
• Optiray 320
• Optiray 350

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Radiological Non-Ionic Contrast Media

Uses for ioversol

Ioversol injection is used to help diagnose or find problems in the brain, heart, head, blood vessels, and other parts of the body. It is an iodinated contrast agent. Contrast agents are used to create a clear picture of the different parts of the body during certain medical procedures such as CT scans and angiography.

Ioversol is to be given only by or under the supervision of a doctor.

Before using ioversol

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For ioversol, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to ioversol or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Optiray® 350 and Optiray® 320 for angiocardiography, and Optiray® 320 for CT scan of the head and body in children. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children for Optiray® 300 and in children younger than 1 month of age for Optiray® 350 and Optiray® 320.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of ioversol injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving ioversol injection.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving ioversol, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using ioversol with any of the following medicines is usually not recommen..