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Adipiodone

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Overview

Overview

Adipiodone is a a tri-iodinated benzoate derivative and an ionic dimeric contrast agent that is FDA approved for the procedure of diagnostic imaging, as this agent blocks x-ray and appears opaque on x-ray film; thereby it enhances the visibility of the bile ducts and gallbladder during cholangiography and cholecystography procedures. Common adverse reactions include epilepsy, abdominal pain, and tremor.

Adult Indications and Dosage

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult) in the drug label.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Contraindications

Contraindications

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone Contraindications in the drug label.

Warnings

Warnings

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone Warnings’ in the drug label.

Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
  • Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
  • Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
  • Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP) associated with iodinated contrast media

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.

Drug Interactions

Drug Interactions

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Use in Specific Populations

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA): There is no FDA guidance on usage of Adipiodone in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Adipiodone in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Adipiodone during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Adipiodone in women who are nursing.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Adipiodone in pediatric settings.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Adipiodone in geriatric settings.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Adipiodone with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Adipiodone with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Adipiodone in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Adipiodone in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Adipiodone in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Adipiodone in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone Administration in the drug label.

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone Monitoring in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Adipiodone and IV administrations.

Overdosage

Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

  • Adipiodone meglumine
  • Biligrafin
  • Cholografin Meglumine
  • Conraxin-H
  • Endografin
  • IODAMIDE MEGLUMINE
  • Iodipamide meglumine
  • Isteropac
  • Meglumine iodamide
  • Meglumine iodipamide
  • Methylglucamine iodamide
  • Methylglucamine iodipamide
  • Radioselectan
  • Uromiron

Mechanism of Action

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

Structure

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Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone Clinical Studies in the drug label.

How Supplied

How Supplied

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone How Supplied in the drug label.

Storage

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone Storage in the drug label.

Images

Images

Drug Images

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Patient Counseling Information

Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

Precautions with Alcohol

Alcohol-Adipiodone interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor regarding the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

Brand Names

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Look-Alike Drug Names

Look-Alike Drug Names

There is limited information regarding Adipiodone Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

Drug Shortage Status
Price

Price

References

References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.

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