Ipodate Sodium
Ipodate Sodium is an iodinated radiographic contrast agent used primarily for diagnostic imaging of the gallbladder and biliary system. It contains organically bound iodine, which provides radiopacity allowing visualization of anatomical structures on X-ray examination. This medication is administered orally before imaging procedures to help identify abnormalities in the biliary tract.
Ipodate Sodium is an oral contrast agent containing iodine used for radiographic visualization of the gallbladder and biliary system.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 9887
- Generic
- Ipodate Sodium
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for oral cholecystography and cholangiography to visualize the gallbladder and bile ducts during radiographic imaging procedures. May also be used as an adjunct in thyroid imaging in certain clinical scenarios.
Contains organically bound iodine that is radiopaque, allowing the contrast agent to absorb X-rays and create visual contrast in the gallbladder and biliary structures when exposed to radiation during imaging.
Contains iodine, so caution is needed in patients with iodine allergy or thyroid disorders. May cause gastrointestinal side effects. Should be used with appropriate clinical indication and radiographic technique. Contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment or hyperthyroidism.
Official drug label
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