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U.S. Brand Names
Gastrografin®; MD-76®R; MD-Gastroview®; RenoCal-76® [DSC]; Renografin®-60 [DSC]
Pharmacologic Category
Iodinated Contrast Media; Radiological/Contrast Media, Ionic (High Osmolality)
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to diatrizoate meglumine, diatrizoate sodium, or any other part of this medicine.
• If you have a contrast dye allergy, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have an iodine allergy, talk with healthcare provider.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
How does it work?
• Diatrizoate meglumine and diatrizoate sodium helps parts of the body to be seen more clearly.
How is it best taken?
• Follow directions given by healthcare provider.
• This medicine may be given by mouth, injected into a vein, or rectally.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Call healthcare provider for instructions.
What should I monitor?
• You will be monitored closely by healthcare provider.
How should I store this medicine?
• This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
• Read the package insert for more details.
Created: 2005-04-07 16:33:19.0
Modified: 2010-03-09 08:27:28.0
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