Lek Pamidol 300mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Iopamidol (300mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Iodobenzene Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | OTHERS |
| Action Class | Radio contrast agents |
| User Rating | 5.0 |
| User Reviews | 698 |
FAQ
How does Lek Pamidol 300mg work?
Lek Pamidol 300mg contains iodine, works by enhancing contrasts to body parts and fluids. Lek Pamidol 300mg improves the images obtained during a CT scan, so your doctor can more easily diagnose your condition.
Is Lek Pamidol 300mg radioactive?
Yes. Iodine used in radiological studies does involves radioactivity
Is Iopamidol water soluble?
Yes. Iopamidol is a water soluble iodinated contrast agent
What if you forget to take Lek Pamidol Injection?
Lek Pamidol 300mg 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 300mg Injection Reviews
Lek Pamidol 300mg 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.
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.
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.
How Lek Pamidol 300mg Injection Works
Lek Pamidol 300mg 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.
How to Use Lek Pamidol 300mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Lek Pamidol 300mg Injection
- In Diagnostic agent: Lek Pamidol 300mg 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.
Uses of Lek Pamidol 300mg Injection
- Diagnostic agent
Lek Pamidol 300mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lek Pamidol 300mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Liver
CAUTION
Lek Pamidol 300mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lek Pamidol 300mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lek Pamidol 300mg 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.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lek Pamidol 300mg. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Lek Pamidol 300mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lek Pamidol 300mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lek Pamidol 300mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Lek Pamidol 300mg 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 300mg is administered.
- 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.
- Keep yourself well hydrated prior to and following Lek Pamidol 300mg administration.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of diabetes, liver, kidney, heart, or nervous system disease, overactive thyroid, or sickle cell disease.
References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 731-32.
- Iopamidol. Milano - Italy: Bracco Imaging spa; 22 Mar. 1982 [revised 18 Jul. 2016].
- ScienceDirect. Iopamidol.
- Iopamidol. Ferentino, Italy: Patheon Italia S.p.A.; 2012.