Angiografin Infusion

Angiografin Infusion is used as a diagnostic agent. It is a dye injected into the body during various imaging tests, such as X-ray and angiography, to improve the visual of certain body parts.

Angiografin Infusion is injected into the body by a doctor or a nurse during the various imaging procedure.  Following which it coats the organs, like the stomach and esophagus, making it easy to visualize the organs in X-ray or CT-scan examinations.Use of this medicine may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and hives in few people. You should let your doctor know if you experience any such side effects.

Diagnostic agent

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Diatrizoate meglumine belongs to group of drugs called Iodinated radiopaque contrast medium. It works by coating the stomach, esophagus or duodenum (part of small intestine) but not absorbed by the body so that these organs can be easily visualized in X-ray or CT-scan examinations..

Not applicable. Angiografin Infusion is given before imaging test, so it is important to take it at the time as advised by the doctor. If you miss the dose, your test results can be inaccurate.

Angiografin Infusion is used as a diagnostic agent to view internal body structures during X-ray or angiography.

Keep yourself well hydrated prior to and following Angiografin Infusion administration.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, food, or if you had any reactions to previous injections of substances used for X-ray procedures.

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience chest pain spreading to other parts of the body, headache, and numbness after receiving Angiografin Infusion.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have any disease condition.

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In Diagnostic agent

Angiografin Infusion contains a radiopaque contrast medium indicated for radiographic examination of various parts of the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, proximal small intestine, and colon). It helps for better visualization of these parts where it is injected by a radiologist or a nurse and helps in diagnosing problems in the inside areas that are not visible to the naked eyes.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Diarrhea

Hives

Nausea

Vomiting

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Angiografin Infusion. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Angiografin Infusion is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding:CAUTION

Angiografin Infusion should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Angiografin Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Angiografin Infusion in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Angiografin Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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