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Drug overview for READI-CAT 2 (barium sulfate):
Generic name: BARIUM SULFATE
Drug class:
Therapeutic class: Diagnostic Agents
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No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.
Generic name: BARIUM SULFATE
Drug class:
Therapeutic class: Diagnostic Agents
No enhanced Introduction information available for this drug.
No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.
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READI-CAT 2 2% SUSPENSION
The following indications for READI-CAT 2 (barium sulfate) have been approved by the FDA:
Indications:
Diagnostic imaging
Professional Synonyms:
Diagnostic imaging exam
Diagnostic imaging procedure
Diagnostic radiography
Diagnostic radiology
Indications:
Diagnostic imaging
Professional Synonyms:
Diagnostic imaging exam
Diagnostic imaging procedure
Diagnostic radiography
Diagnostic radiology
The following dosing information is available for READI-CAT 2 (barium sulfate):
No enhanced Dosing information available for this drug.
No enhanced Administration information available for this drug.
No dosing information available.
No generic dosing information available.
The following drug interaction information is available for READI-CAT 2 (barium sulfate):
There are 0 contraindications.
There are 0 severe interactions.
There are 0 moderate interactions.
The following contraindication information is available for READI-CAT 2 (barium sulfate):
Drug contraindication overview.
No enhanced Contraindications information available for this drug.
No enhanced Contraindications information available for this drug.
There are 6 contraindications.
Absolute contraindication.
| Contraindication List |
|---|
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage |
| Gastrointestinal obstruction |
| Gastrointestinal perforation |
| Paralytic ileus |
| Toxic megacolon |
| Tracheoesophageal fistula |
There are 5 severe contraindications.
Adequate patient monitoring is recommended for safer drug use.
| Severe List |
|---|
| Dehydration |
| Diverticulitis of gastrointestinal tract |
| Dysphagia |
| Predisposition to aspiration |
| Ulcerative colitis |
There are 3 moderate contraindications.
Clinically significant contraindication, where the condition can be managed or treated before the drug may be given safely.
| Moderate List |
|---|
| Chronic idiopathic constipation |
| Cystic fibrosis |
| Hirschsprung disease |
The following adverse reaction information is available for READI-CAT 2 (barium sulfate):
Adverse reaction overview.
No enhanced Common Adverse Effects information available for this drug.
No enhanced Common Adverse Effects information available for this drug.
There are 10 severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
| None. | None. |
| Rare/Very Rare |
|---|
|
Abdominal distension Acute abdominal pain Anaphylaxis Aspiration pneumonitis Barium sulfate embolism Dyspnea Fecal impaction Gastrointestinal obstruction Intestinal perforation Vomiting |
There are 9 less severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
|
Abdominal pain with cramps Constipation |
None. |
| Rare/Very Rare |
|---|
|
Diarrhea Eczema Erythema Nausea Pruritus of skin Syncope Urticaria |
The following precautions are available for READI-CAT 2 (barium sulfate):
No enhanced Pediatric Use information available for this drug.
Contraindicated
Severe Precaution
Management or Monitoring Precaution
Contraindicated
| None |
Severe Precaution
| None |
Management or Monitoring Precaution
| None |
No enhanced Pregnancy information available for this drug.
No enhanced Lactation information available for this drug.
No enhanced Geriatric Use information available for this drug.
The following prioritized warning is available for READI-CAT 2 (barium sulfate):
No warning message for this drug.
No warning message for this drug.
The following icd codes are available for READI-CAT 2 (barium sulfate)'s list of indications:
No ICD codes found for this drug.
No ICD codes found for this drug.
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