Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Diapamiro. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Diapamiro 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Diapamiro is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Diapamiro does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Diapamiro should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Diapamiro may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Diapamiro should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Diapamiro may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Diapamiro 370mg/ml Injection
Introduction
Diapamiro is known as a contrast agent. It is injected into the body before an X-ray test or CT scan to enhance the visibility of internal body structures like blood vessels and non-bony structures.
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Uses of Diapamiro
Diagnostic agent
Side effects of Diapamiro
Common
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Nausea
Hot flashes
How to use Diapamiro
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Diapamiro works
Diapamiro 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.
What if you forget to take Diapamiro?
Not applicable. Diapamiro 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.
Brief Description
Indication
Radiographic contrast medium for diagnostic procedures
Adult Dose
Angiography
Cerebral Arteriography
300 mg/mL: 8-12 mL intra-arterial, may repeat, not to exceed 90 mL
Coronary Arteriography
370 mg/mL: 2-10 mL IV...
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Child Dose
Angiocardiography
For 370 mg/mL:
<2 years: 10-15 mL IV, not to exceed 40 mL total
2-9 years: 15-30 mL IV, not to exceed 50 mL (2-4 years) or 100 mL...
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Contraindication
Not for intrathecal use.
Mode of Action
Iopamidol is a nonionic iodinated radiographic contrast medium. It allows visualisation of internal body structures by opacifying the path of its flow...
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Precaution
May inhibit blood coagulation. Multiple myeloma or other paraproteinaemia. Sickle-cell disease. Known or suspected phaeochromocytoma (monitor closely)...
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