Sodium Diatrizoate

Overview

Sodium Diatrizoate used in diagnostic radiography.

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Sodium Diatrizoate, which give rise to further complications include Bradycardia, Renal impairment, Tachycardia, Pancreatitis.

Sodium Diatrizoate produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Pulmonary edema, Cardiac arrhythmia, Bronchospasm, Angioneurotic edema, Hypertensive crises, Anaphylactic reactions. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Sodium Diatrizoate therapy.

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sodium Diatrizoate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Weakness, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Sweating, Flushing, Faintness, Taste disturbances, Metallic taste, Sensation of warmth.

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Dosage

Sodium Diatrizoate's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

90 to 180 mL140 (135)As recommended.PO90-180 mL of a 25 to 40 percent solution.
500 to 1000 mL750 (750)As recommended.POEnema, from 500 mL to 1000 mL of a 15 to 25 percent solution.

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Sodium Diatrizoate is available.

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Sodium Diatrizoate is available.

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

Soln

Store Below 25°C. Protect from Sunlight.

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Interference in Pathology

No data regarding the pathological interferences produced by Sodium Diatrizoate is available.

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Brands / Trade Names of Sodium Diatrizoate

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Manufacturers of Sodium Diatrizoate in Pakistan

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