Omnipaque 140

Name: Omnipaque 140

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Before Using Omnipaque 140

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of iohexol in children. Some pediatric patients with certain medical conditions may have more unwanted side effects which may require caution in patients receiving iohexol.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of iohexol in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have unwanted side effects which may require caution in patients receiving iohexol.

Pregnancy

	Pregnancy Category	Explanation
All Trimesters	B	Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus.

Breast Feeding

Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Metformin

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Amiodarone

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

For the Consumer

Applies to iohexol: solution

Along with its needed effects, iohexol (the active ingredient contained in Omnipaque 140) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking iohexol:

More commonOral or rectal route

Swelling or pain

Less commonIntravascular route

Arm, back, or jaw pain
chest pain or discomfort
chest tightness or heaviness
difficulty breathing
dizziness
fainting
fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
nausea
shortness of breath
sweating
swelling in the throat

Less commonOral or rectal route

Blurred vision
confusion
dizziness
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
headache
nervousness
pounding in the ears
slow or fast heartbeat
sweating
unusual tiredness or weakness

RareIntrathecal route

Blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
confusion
dizziness or lightheadedness
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
headache
nervousness
pounding in the ears
seizures
slow or fast heartbeat
sweating
unusual tiredness or weakness

RareIntravascular route

Blurred vision
confusion
dilated neck veins
dizziness or lightheadedness
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
extreme fatigue
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
feeling cold
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
fever
irregular breathing
pale skin
seizures
sensation of spinning
swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
troubled breathing with exertion
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
weight gain

RareOral or rectal route

Muscle weakness

Some side effects of iohexol may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More commonIntrathecal route

Nausea
pain in the neck, back, or nerve