Diatrizoate Sodium
Diatrizoate Sodium is a radiopaque contrast medium used in various diagnostic imaging procedures. It contains organically bound iodine, which absorbs X-rays and allows visualization of body structures like blood vessels, the urinary tract, and the gastrointestinal tract during radiographic examination.
Iodine-based X-ray contrast agent used to visualize internal body structures during diagnostic imaging procedures.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 3321
- Generic
- Diatrizoate Sodium
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for intravenous pyelography, angiography, computed tomography (CT) imaging, and radiographic examination of the gastrointestinal tract, urinary system, and vascular system to help diagnose various conditions.
As a radiopaque contrast medium, it contains iodine atoms that absorb X-rays, creating contrast between the injected structures and surrounding tissues, allowing clear visualization of body cavities, vessels, and organs on X-ray images.
Contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment, active hyperthyroidism, and known iodine allergy. May cause adverse reactions including nausea, vomiting, and rare anaphylactic reactions. Adequate hydration is recommended after administration. Should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or dehydration.
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