insurance coverage Cholografin Meglumine Generic Name: Iodipamide Meglumine (eye oh DI pa mide MEG loo meen) Brand Name: Cholografin Meglumine Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Warning This medicine must not be given into the spine. Uses of Cholografin Meglumine: It is used before an x-ray or an alike test. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Cholografin Meglumine? If you have an allergy to iodipamide meglumine or any other part of Cholografin Meglumine (iodipamide meglumine). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Kidney disease or liver disease. If you are dehydrated, have been eating poorly, or have used a laxative or water pill before this medicine. If you have had a skin reaction to Cholografin Meglumine or another drug like it in the past. If you are taking metformin, talk with doctor. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Cholografin Meglumine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow Treatment of Opioid-Induced Constipation: The Hard Facts What are some things I need to know or do while I take Cholografin Meglumine? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Very bad and sometimes deadly allergic reactions have rarely happened. Talk with your doctor. Your blood work may need to be checked. Talk with your doctor. Very bad health problems, paralysis, and death have happened when contrast has been given into blood vessels in the spinal cord. Talk with the doctor. Thyroid problems have happened after use of Cholografin Meglumine. Some people had to be treated for these thyroid problems. Talk with the doctor. A very bad and sometimes deadly reaction has happened with this medicine. Most of the time, this reaction has signs like fever, rash, or swollen glands with problems in body organs like the liver, kidney, blood, heart, muscles and joints, or lungs. Talk with the doctor. If you have sickle cell disease, talk with your doctor. This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take Cholografin Meglumine. If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with care. You could have more side effects. Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Cholografin Meglumine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Cholografin Meglumine) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. This medicine is given as a shot into a vein only. You will need to be sure that you are not dehydrated before getting Cholografin Meglumine. Check with your doctor to see if you need to drink extra fluids before getting this medicine. Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids after using Cholografin Meglumine (iodipamide meglumine) unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor. What do I do if I miss a dose? Call your doctor to find out what to do. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain. Shortness of breath. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat. A heartbeat that does not feel normal. Blue or gray skin color. Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on one side of the face, or blurred eyesight. This medicine may cause tissue damage if the drug leaks from the vein. Tell your nurse if you have any redness, burning, pain, swelling, blisters, skin sores, or leaking of fluid where the drug is going into your body. A very bad skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can cause very bad health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death. Get medical help right away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes. What are some other side effects of Cholografin Meglumine? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Cholografin Meglumine? If you need to store this medicine at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Cholografin Meglumine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Cholografin Meglumine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Cholografin Meglumine. 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