PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Urografin 76% Infusion is used as a diagnostic agent. It is a dye injected into the body during various imaging tests, such as X-ray and angiography, to improve the visual of certain body parts.
Urografin 76% Infusion is injected into the body by a doctor or a nurse during the various imaging procedure. Following which it coats the organs, like the stomach and esophagus, making it easy to visualize the organs in X-ray or CT-scan examinations.
Use of this medicine may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and hives in few people. You should let your doctor know if you experience any such side effects.
USES OF UROGRAFIN INFUSION
- Diagnostic agent
BENEFITS OF UROGRAFIN INFUSION
In Diagnostic agent
Urografin 76% Infusion contains a radiopaque contrast medium indicated for radiographic examination of various parts of the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, proximal small intestine, and colon). It helps for better visualization of these 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.
SIDE EFFECTS OF UROGRAFIN INFUSION
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
Common side effects of Urografin
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Hives
- Diarrhea
HOW TO USE UROGRAFIN INFUSION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
HOW UROGRAFIN INFUSION WORKS
Diatrizoate meglumine belongs to group of drugs called Iodinated radiopaque contrast medium. It works by coating the stomach, esophagus or duodenum (part of small intestine) but not absorbed by the body so that these organs can be easily visualized in X-ray or CT-scan examinations.
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SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Urografin 76% Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Urografin 76% 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
CAUTION
Urografin 76% Infusion should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Urografin 76% Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Urografin 76% Infusion in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Urografin 76% Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE UROGRAFIN INFUSION?
Not applicable. Urografin 76% 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.
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