iohexol (Omnipaque)

Introduction

Tradenames: Omnipaque.

Indications

intrathecal & intravascular radiologic procedures

Dosage

Injection: 180 mg/mL (10 mL, 20 mL), 240 mg/mL (10 mL, 100 mL), 300 mg/mL (50 mL, 100 mL), 350 mg/mL (50 mL, 100, mL, 150 mL, 200 mL)

Mechanism of action

• IV contrast agent: non-ionic, low osmolality.

More general terms

• contrast agent