What is Ioversol?
Ioversol is a radiopaque contrast agent. Ioversol is a radiopaque contrast agent containing iodine that provides radiographic enhancement of tissue structures and organs. This substance absorbs x-rays. Contrast agents allow the blood vessels, organs, and non-bony tissue to be more clearly seen on a CT scan.
Ioversol can be used to diagnose certain heart, brain, and blood vessel disorders. Ioversol can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Ioversol
If you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling on your face or in your throat, or a severe reaction to your skin (fever or sore throat, pain in the eyes, or skin irritation), or if your skin has rashes that are red or purple and cause blistering or peeling, seek emergency medical attention.
If you experience a severe drug reaction, seek medical attention. This can include a skin rash, fever, or flu-like symptoms. Other symptoms may include muscle aches or weakness, unusual bruises, or yellowing.
Ioversol may cause side effects for up to 24 hours following the time you received the medication.
Call your doctor or carers immediately if you:
- Trouble breathing
- A feeling of lightheadedness, as if you could pass out.
- Slow heartbeats
- Unexplained muscle tenderness or weakness,
- A skin rash;
- Pain, bleeding, or changes in the skin where the injection is given
- A sudden feeling of numbness (especially on one side), difficulty with speech or vision
- If you feel pressure or pain in your chest, it may spread to your jaw and shoulders.
- Kidney problems include little or no urination and swelling of the feet or ankles. You may also feel tired or short of breath.
Older adults may experience more side effects. Common side effects include nausea.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
Similar/related drugs
Iohexol, Omnipaque 350, Omnipaque 300, Ultravist, iodixanol, iopromide, and Omnipaque 240
Warnings
If you are experiencing symptoms of thyroid overactivity, ioversol should not be used. You should tell your doctor if there has ever been a reaction to any contrast agent.
Before you take this drug
If you are allergic or have any of the following:
- Symptoms of an overactive thyroid
Tell your doctor if any of the following are present:
- Any type of reaction to a contrast agent
- Liver or kidney disease
- A stroke or a coronary arterial disease.
- A seizure;
- Heart disease, high blood tension, congestive cardiac failure
- Diabetes;
- Homocystinuria;
- Sickle-cell anemia
- Asthma; hay fever; food allergies
- Multiple Myeloma
- Pheochromocytoma
- A thyroid disorder,
- If you are dehydrated.
Inform your doctor that you are expecting. Do not breastfeed for 8 hours following the receipt of ioversol. Throw away any milk collected by a breast pump. Do not give it to your child.
How to take Ioversol?
Ioversol can be infused into a vein, artery, or both. This injection will be given by a healthcare provider. Drink more fluids both before and after the radiologic test. Ioversol may cause dehydration, which could have dangerous effects on the kidneys. You should follow your doctor's advice on the type and amount of fluids to drink before and following your test.
You may need to take extra care with older adults in order to prevent dehydration. You may need to have your kidney function checked after receiving ioversol. After exposure to ioversol, thyroid function may need to be checked in children younger than three years. If you have any concerns, don't hesitate to discuss them with your physician. If you experience any pain or swelling when the IV needle is inserted, tell your carers.
Some people who received ioversol experienced delayed reactions between 30 and 60 minutes after the injection. During this time, your carers will monitor you to ensure you don't have any unwanted side effects or delayed reactions. Ioversol may cause abnormal results in certain medical tests up to 16 days after receiving it. Your body may not respond to radioactive thyroid treatment as normally for up to eight weeks following ioversol. Tell your doctor that you recently received ioversol.
What happens if I miss the dose?
You will not have a schedule of doses since ioversol is only used during your radiologic tests.
What happens if I overdose?
As ioversol will be administered by a healthcare provider in a medical environment, it is unlikely that an overdose will occur. Your every move will be closely monitored for signs of overdose.
What should be avoided?
Do not dehydrate yourself during the first couple of days after taking ioversol. If you experience any nausea or diarrhea during this period, call your doctor. You should follow your doctor's advice on the type and amount of fluids to drink.
Interaction with other drug
Provide all current medications to your physician, including:
- Diabetes medicine that contains metformin.
This list is incomplete. Ioversol may be affected by other drugs, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines and vitamin and herb products. This list does not include all possible drug interactions.
