Description
OMNIPAQUE VIAL is a versatile and reliable contrast agent designed to enhance the clarity of diagnostic imaging. Containing the active ingredient iohexol, this non-ionic, iodinated medium is known for its low osmolality and water solubility, making it suitable for a wide range of radiographic procedures in both adults and children.
Key Features
- Formulation: Available as a clear, colorless to pale yellow sterile solution, OMNIPAQUE VIAL is ready-to-use and intended for injection.
- Concentration Options: Offered in various iodine concentrations, including 140, 180, 240, 300, and 350 mg/mL, to meet specific imaging needs.
- Packaging: Supplied in single-use vials, bottles, or ampoules made from colorless borosilicate glass or polypropylene, with volumes ranging from 10 mL to 500 mL.
Indications
OMNIPAQUE VIAL is employed in a variety of imaging techniques, such as:
- Intravascular Use: Enhancing angiography, excretory urography, and CT contrast.
- Intrathecal Use: Suitable for myelography and CNS CT imaging.
- Oral and Body Cavity Use: Effective in procedures like arthrography, ERCP, herniography, hysterosalpingography, and gastrointestinal studies.
By opacifying blood vessels and anatomical structures, it significantly improves the diagnostic quality of X-ray and CT images.
Administration
The product can be administered through various routes, including intravenous, intrathecal, oral, intra-articular, and body cavity methods. Dosage and administration are tailored to the specific procedure, patient age, weight, and clinical condition.
Inactive Ingredients
OMNIPAQUE VIAL contains:
- Trometamol
- Sodium calcium edetate
- Water for injection
- Hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment
Notably, it contains no preservatives, with a pH level between 6.8 and 7.6.
Safety and Precautions
OMNIPAQUE VIAL should be used with caution in patients with certain medical conditions, such as renal impairment, allergies, or thyroid disorders. Adequate hydration is recommended before and after use, and it should not be mixed directly with other drugs.
Storage
Store below 30°C, protected from light, and do not freeze. Glass vials may be stored at 37°C for up to three months before use. Unused portions should be discarded according to local regulations.
OMNIPAQUE VIAL provides healthcare professionals with a dependable tool for enhancing imaging precision, contributing to more accurate diagnoses and improved patient outcomes.