study Ultravist Generic Name: Iopromide (eye oh PROE mide) Brand Name: Ultravist Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Warning This medicine must not be given into the spine. Uses of Ultravist: It is used before an x-ray or an alike test. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Ultravist? If you have an allergy to iopromide or any other part of Ultravist (iopromide). 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 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 Ultravist 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 Ultravist 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 Ultravist? 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. 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. Your blood work may need to be checked. Talk with your doctor. Blood clots have happened with Ultravist when used with some heart procedures. Sometimes, blood clots may cause heart attack and stroke, which may be deadly. Talk with the doctor. Thyroid problems have happened after use of this medicine. Some people had to be treated for these thyroid problems. Talk with the doctor. A very bad and sometimes deadly reaction has happened with Ultravist. 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 this medicine. If you are 65 or older, use Ultravist 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 this medicine 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 (Ultravist) best taken? Use Ultravist 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 or artery only. You will need to be sure that you are not dehydrated before getting this medicine. Check with your doctor to see if you need to drink extra fluids before getting Ultravist (iopromide). Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids after using this medicine 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. Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat. A heartbeat that does not feel normal. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on one side of the face, or blurred eyesight. Change in eyesight. Blue skin or nails. Shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs. Seizures. Slow heartbeat. 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 Ultravist? 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 any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Flushing. Feeling of warmth. Headache. Upset stomach. Irritation where the shot is given. 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 Ultravist? If you need to store Ultravist 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 this medicine, 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 Ultravist 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 this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Ultravist. 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 this medicine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Ultravist (iopromide) Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: non-ionic iodinated contrast media Consumer resources Ultravist (Advanced Reading) Professional resources Ultravist Injection (FDA) Related treatment guides Cerebral Arteriography Computed Tomography Coronary Arteriography Intra-arterial Digital Subtraction Angiography ... +4 more} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only B Pregnancy Category No proven risk in humans N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Ultravist Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! Manufacturer Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 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