Lek Pamidol 370mg Infusion

Some side effects of this agent include injection site reactions (pain, swelling and redness), nausea, and hot flashes. This medicine is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

Diagnostic agent

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

Lek Pamidol 370mg Infusion is a radiopaque contrast agent. It contains iodine, a substance that absorbs x-rays and makes blood vessels and other non-bony tissues appear more clearly during an X-ray or CT scan.

Lek Pamidol 370mg 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.

Lek Pamidol 370mg Infusion is used as a diagnostic agent to view internal body structures during X-ray or CT-scan.

Seek immediate medical attention in case if you observe any burning sensation, pain, or swelling at the injection site or if you have vomiting or diarrhea after Lek Pamidol 370mg Infusion is administered.

Keep yourself well hydrated prior to and following Lek Pamidol 370mg 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.

Inform your doctor if you have a history of diabetes, liver, kidney, heart, or nervous system disease, overactive thyroid, or sickle cell disease. 

Q. Is Lek Pamidol 370mg Infusion radioactive?

Yes. Iodine used in radiological studies does involves radioactivity

Q. Is Iopamidol water soluble?

Yes. Iopamidol is a water soluble iodinated contrast agent

Q. How does Lek Pamidol 370mg Infusion work?

Lek Pamidol 370mg Infusion contains iodine, works by enhancing contrasts to body parts and fluids. Lek Pamidol 370mg Infusion improves the images obtained during a CT scan, so your doctor can more easily diagnose your condition.

In Diagnostic agent

Lek Pamidol 370mg Infusion contains a radiopaque contrast medium indicated for radiographic examination before an x-ray or CT-scan. It helps for better visualisation of the 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. This enables to diagnose the underlying problem and helps to treat you better.

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

Hot flashes

Nausea

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Alcohol:CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lek Pamidol 370mg Infusion. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lek Pamidol 370mg 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:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lek Pamidol 370mg Infusion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving:SAFE

Lek Pamidol 370mg Infusion does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:CAUTION

Lek Pamidol 370mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lek Pamidol 370mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CAUTION

Lek Pamidol 370mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lek Pamidol 370mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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