Iodipamide Meglumine injection

What is this medication?

IODIPAMIDE MEGLUMINE (EYE oh dip a mide MEG loo meen) is a contrast agent. It is used during a x-ray to diagnose many different medical conditions. This medicine can be used to see the the gallbladder and biliary ducts.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Cholografin Meglumine

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• dehydration
• diabetes
• heart disease
• history of blood clots
• history of blood diseases, like sickle cell anemia
• history of stroke
• kidney disease
• liver disease
• lung or breathing disease, like asthma
• multiple myeloma
• pheochromocytoma
• thyroid disease
• an unusual or allergic reaction to iodipamide meglumine, iodine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medication?

This medicine is for injection into a blood vessel. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

What may interact with this medication?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

• metformin

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• pain, redness, or irritation at site where injected
• redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
• signs and symptoms of a blood clot such as breathing problems; changes in vision; chest pain; severe, sudden headache; pain, swelling, warmth in the leg; trouble speaking; sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg
• trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• dizziness
• headache
• nausea, vomiting

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medication?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.