Iohexid ® Injection 50 ml
(Iohexol injection 50 ml)
GENERIC NAME: Iohexol 755 mg Equivalent to Iodine Content 350mg
THERAPEUTIC CLASS: Contrast media
INDICATIONS & DOSAGE:
- IOHEXID is an X-ray contrast medium for use in adults and children for cardioangiography
- Arteriography
- Urography
- Phlebography
- Ct enhancement.
- Lumbar, thoracic, cervical myelography and computed tomography of the basal cisterns, following subarachnoid injection.
- Indicated for arthrography
- Endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERP)
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Herniography
- Hysterosalpingography
- Sialography
- Studies of the gastrointestinal tract when the use of barium sulphate is unsatisfactory, undesirable or contraindicated.
STORAGE: IOHEXID should be protected from light and secondary X-rays. The product in glass vials and bottles may be stored at 37°C for up to 3 months prior to use.
PACK SIZE: 1X1’s
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION:
The dosage varies depending on the type of examination, age, weight, cardiac output and general condition of the patient and the technique used. Usually the same iodine concentration and volume is used as with other iodinated X-ray contrast media in current use. Adequate hydration should be assured before and after administration as for other contrast media. The following dosages may serve as a guide:
Guidelines for Intravenous use |
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Indication | Concentration | Volume | Comments |
Urography |
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adults: | 350 mg I/ml | 40 – 80 ml | 80 ml may be exceeded in selected cases |
Digital subtraction angiography | 350 mg I/ml | 20 – 60 ml/inj. |
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CT-enhancement |
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adults: | 350 mg l/ml | 100 – 150 ml | Total amount of iodine is usually 30 – 60g |