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Drug overview for VISIPAQUE (iodixanol):
Generic name: IODIXANOL
Drug class:
Therapeutic class: Diagnostic Agents
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No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.
Generic name: IODIXANOL
Drug class:
Therapeutic class: Diagnostic Agents
No enhanced Introduction information available for this drug.
No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.
DRUG IMAGES
VISIPAQUE 320 MG/ML BOTTLE
VISIPAQUE 320 MG/ML INFUS BTL
The following indications for VISIPAQUE (iodixanol) 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 VISIPAQUE (iodixanol):
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No dosing information available.
No generic dosing information available.
The following drug interaction information is available for VISIPAQUE (iodixanol):
There are 0 contraindications.
There are 4 severe interactions.
These drug interactions can produce serious consequences in most patients. Actions required for severe interactions include, but are not limited to, discontinuing one or both agents, adjusting dosage, altering administration scheduling, and providing additional patient monitoring. Review the full interaction monograph for more information.
| Drug Interaction | Drug Names |
|---|---|
| Metformin/Iodinated Contrast Materials SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Use of iodinated contrast materials may result in acute changes in renal function, resulting in a decrease in metformin clearance.(1-3) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Use of iodinated contrast materials may increase levels of metformin, which may result in lactic acidosis.(1-3) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Pre-existing renal dysfunction may contribute to decreased clearance of metformin. Other factors which may increase the risk for lactic acidosis include age greater than 65 years, dehydration, metabolic acidosis, sepsis, a history of hepatic impairment, alcoholism, or heart failure.(1-4) PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Evaluate renal function prior to contrast procedure. According to manufacturer recommendations, discontinue metformin at the time of, or prior to, the contrast imaging procedure in patients with a history of liver disease, alcoholism, heart failure, or if contrast is to be administered intra-arterially. When contrast is to be administered by other routes, discontinue metformin at the time of, or prior to, the procedure for patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of 30 to 60 mL/min/1.73 m2. Re-evaluate eGFR 48 hours after the imaging procedure and restart metformin if renal function is stable. Discontinuation of metformin is not required if eGFR is > 60 mL/min/1.73 m2.(4) According to American College of Radiology guidelines, discontinue metformin at the time of, or prior to, the contrast imaging procedure in patients with acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease (Stage IV or V or eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2), or who are undergoing arterial catheter studies that might result in emboli (atheromatous or other) to the renal arteries. Re-evaluate eGFR 48 hours after the imaging procedure and restart metformin if renal function is normal. Discontinuation of metformin is not required in patients with no evidence of acute kidney injury and with eGFR >= 30 mL/min/m2.(5) DISCUSSION: An FDA review of the medical literature showed that metformin may be safely used in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment, resulting in modifications of prescribing recommendations and method for evaluation of renal function.(4) A clinical review of 33 patients on metformin who had received contrast media showed elevations in serum creatinine of the four patients with baseline elevations. The 29 patients with normal baseline renal function showed no elevations after administration of contrast media. The authors recommend that a baseline serum creatinine is obtained for all patients and that metformin should only be discontinued in patients with baseline elevations.(6) A retrospective study of ninety-seven patients currently taking metformin underwent a radiologic procedure with contrast media. Of these patients, 4 developed contrast material associated nephropathy and eight patients had an increased risk of lactic acidosis, with a baseline serum creatinine <1.5mg/dl.(7) A prospective clinical trial with 50 diabetic patients on metformin with baseline serum creatinine <1.47mg/dl showed no statistical difference in renal function before and 48 hours after administration of contrast media. The authors recommend a baseline serum creatinine for all patients and suggest that temporary discontinuation of metformin may not be necessary when baseline renal function is <1.47mg/dl.(8) A systematic review of the literature reveals that 17 of 18 case reports of metformin-induced lactic acidosis involved patients with renal dysfunction prior to administration of contrast media. The authors recommend a baseline serum creatinine in all patients and if renal dysfunction is present, metformin should be discontinued for 48 hours before and after administration of contrast media. The authors recommend follow-up creatinine measurement in patients with prior renal impairment or known comorbidities affecting lactate levels.(9) |
ACTOPLUS MET, ALOGLIPTIN-METFORMIN, DAPAGLIFLOZIN-METFORMIN ER, GLIPIZIDE-METFORMIN, GLYBURIDE-METFORMIN HCL, INVOKAMET, INVOKAMET XR, JANUMET, JANUMET XR, JENTADUETO, JENTADUETO XR, KAZANO, METFORMIN ER GASTRIC, METFORMIN ER OSMOTIC, METFORMIN HCL, METFORMIN HCL ER, PIOGLITAZONE-METFORMIN, RIOMET, SAXAGLIPTIN-METFORMIN ER, SEGLUROMET, SITAGLIPTIN-METFORMIN, SYNJARDY, SYNJARDY XR, TRIJARDY XR, XIGDUO XR, ZITUVIMET, ZITUVIMET XR |
| Methotrexate (Oncology-Injection)/Iodinated Contrast Media SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: One possible mechanism is renal dysfunction caused by the nephrotoxicity of both agents. CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of iodinated contrast media may result in methotrexate toxicity, leading to increased risk of severe neurotoxicity, stomatitis, and myelosuppression, including neutropenia. PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Risk factors for methotrexate toxicity include: - High-dose oncology regimens - Impaired renal function, ascites, or pleural effusions PATIENT MANAGEMENT: It is recommended that the use of iodinated contrast media in patients receiving high dose methotrexate therapy be avoided until the serum methotrexate level is 0.1 mcmol/L or lower. With lower dose methotrexate therapy, iodinated contrast media should be used with caution and preventative measures should be considered.(1) DISCUSSION: There are three case reports of patients receiving concurrent iodinated contrast agents and methotrexate therapy developing methotrexate toxicity. One patient received iodinated contrast media the day after receiving a methotrexate infusion while the other two patients received contrast media 30 hours and 4.5 hours after methotrexate therapy.(1,2) |
METHOTREXATE, METHOTREXATE SODIUM |
| Radioactive Iodide/Agents that Affect Iodide SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Many compounds can affect iodide protein binding and alter iodide pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Compounds that affect iodide pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics may impact the effectiveness of radioactive iodide.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Compounds that affect iodide pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are expected to have the most impact during therapy using radioactive iodide. Diagnostic procedures would be expected to be impacted less. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Discuss the use of agents that affect iodide pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics with the patient's oncologist.(1) Because indocyanine green contains sodium iodide, the iodine-binding capacity of thyroid tissue may be reduced for at least one week following administration. Do not perform radioactive iodine uptake studies for at least one week following administration of indocyanine green.(2) The manufacturer of iopamidol states administration may interfere with thyroid uptake of radioactive iodine and decrease therapeutic and diagnostic efficacy. Avoid thyroid therapy or testing for up to 6 weeks post administration of iopamidol.(3) DISCUSSION: Many agents interact with radioactive iodine. The average duration of effect is: anticoagulants - 1 week antihistamines - 1 week anti-thyroid drugs, e.g: carbimazole, methimazole, propylthiouracil - 3-5 days corticosteroids - 1 week iodide-containing medications, e.g: amiodarone - 1-6 months expectorants - 2 weeks Lugol solution - 3 weeks saturated solution of potassium iodine - 3 weeks vitamins - 10-14 days iodide-containing X-ray contrast agents - up to 1 year lithium - 4 weeks phenylbutazone - 1-2 weeks sulfonamides - 1 week thyroid hormones (natural or synthetic), e.g.: thyroxine - 4 weeks tri-iodothyronine - 2 weeks tolbutamide - 1 week topical iodide - 1-9 months (1) |
ADREVIEW, JEANATOPE, MEGATOPE, SODIUM IODIDE I-123 |
| Sodium Iodide I 131/Agents that Affect Iodide SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Many compounds can affect iodide protein binding and alter iodide pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.(1,2) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Compounds that affect iodide pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics may impact the effectiveness of radioactive iodide.(1,2) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Compounds that affect iodide pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are expected to have the most impact during therapy using radioactive iodide. Diagnostic procedures would be expected to be impacted less. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Discuss the use of agents that affect iodide pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics with the patient's oncologist.(1,2) Because indocyanine green contains sodium iodide, the iodine-binding capacity of thyroid tissue may be reduced for at least one week following administration. Do not perform radioactive iodine uptake studies for at least one week following administration of indocyanine green.(3) The manufacturer of iopamidol states administration may interfere with thyroid uptake of radioactive iodine and decrease therapeutic and diagnostic efficacy. Avoid thyroid therapy or testing for up to 6 weeks post administration of iopamidol.(4) DISCUSSION: Many agents interact with radioactive iodine. The average duration of effect is: anticoagulants - 1 week antihistamines - 1 week anti-thyroid drugs, e.g: carbimazole, methimazole, propylthiouracil - 3-5 days corticosteroids - 1 week iodide-containing medications, e.g: amiodarone - 1-6 months expectorants - 2 weeks Lugol solution - 3 weeks saturated solution of potassium iodine - 3 weeks vitamins - 10-14 days iodide-containing X-ray contrast agents - up to 1 year lithium - 4 weeks phenylbutazone - 1-2 weeks sulfonamides - 1 week thyroid hormones (natural or synthetic), e.g.: thyroxine - 4 weeks tri-iodothyronine - 2 weeks tolbutamide - 1 week topical iodide - 1-9 months (1,2) |
HICON, SODIUM IODIDE I-131 |
There are 1 moderate interactions.
The clinician should assess the patient’s characteristics and take action as needed. Actions required for moderate interactions include, but are not limited to, discontinuing one or both agents, adjusting dosage, altering administration.
| Drug Interaction | Drug Names |
|---|---|
| Methotrexate (low strength injection, oral)/Iodinated Contrast Media SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed. MECHANISM OF ACTION: One possible mechanism is renal dysfunction caused by the nephrotoxicity of both agents. CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of iodinated contrast media may result in methotrexate toxicity, leading to increased risk of severe neurotoxicity, stomatitis, and myelosuppression, including neutropenia. PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Renal impairment PATIENT MANAGEMENT: It is recommended that the use of iodinated contrast media in patients receiving high dose methotrexate therapy be avoided until the serum methotrexate level is 0.1 mcmol/L or lower. With lower dose methotrexate therapy, iodinated contrast media should be used with caution and preventative measures should be considered.(1) DISCUSSION: There are three case reports of patients receiving concurrent iodinated contrast agents and methotrexate therapy developing methotrexate toxicity. One patient received iodinated contrast media the day after receiving a methotrexate infusion while the other two patients received contrast media 30 hours and 4.5 hours after methotrexate therapy.(1,2) |
JYLAMVO, METHOTREXATE, OTREXUP, RASUVO, TREXALL, XATMEP |
The following contraindication information is available for VISIPAQUE (iodixanol):
Drug contraindication overview.
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There are 1 contraindications.
Absolute contraindication.
| Contraindication List |
|---|
| Thyrotoxicosis |
There are 9 severe contraindications.
Adequate patient monitoring is recommended for safer drug use.
| Severe List |
|---|
| Anuria |
| Dehydration |
| Disease of liver |
| Hyperthyroidism |
| Kidney disease with reduction in glomerular filtration rate (GFr) |
| Lower seizure threshold |
| Pheochromocytoma |
| Seizure disorder |
| Sickle cell disease |
There are 4 moderate contraindications.
Clinically significant contraindication, where the condition can be managed or treated before the drug may be given safely.
| Moderate List |
|---|
| Asthma |
| Hypertension |
| Hypothyroidism |
| Pulmonary hypertension |
The following adverse reaction information is available for VISIPAQUE (iodixanol):
Adverse reaction overview.
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There are 27 severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
| None. |
Angina |
| Rare/Very Rare |
|---|
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Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis Acute myocardial infarction Acute renal failure Anaphylaxis Cardiac arrhythmia Cerebrovascular accident DRESS syndrome Dyskinesia Dyspnea Hemorrhage Hypertension Hyperthyroidism Hypotension Hypothyroidism Pancreatitis Peripheral ischemia Polymyalgia rheumatica Pulmonary edema Respiratory depression Seizure disorder Shock Stevens-johnson syndrome Syncope Thromboembolic disorder Toxic epidermal necrolysis Unconsciousness |
There are 38 less severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
| None. |
Chest pain Dysgeusia Erythema Headache disorder Nausea Pruritus of skin Scotomata Vertigo |
| Rare/Very Rare |
|---|
|
Acute abdominal pain Acute cognitive impairment Agitation Back pain Bronchitis Diarrhea Dizziness Dyspepsia Edema Fatigue Flushing Hematoma Hematuria Hyperhidrosis Injection site sequelae Insomnia Malaise Memory impairment Palpitations Paresthesia Rhinitis Sialoadenitis Skin rash Stupor Symptoms of anxiety Tinnitus Tremor Urticaria Visual changes Vomiting |
The following precautions are available for VISIPAQUE (iodixanol):
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Contraindicated
Severe Precaution
Management or Monitoring Precaution
Contraindicated
| None |
Severe Precaution
| None |
Management or Monitoring Precaution
| None |
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The following prioritized warning is available for VISIPAQUE (iodixanol):
No warning message for this drug.
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The following icd codes are available for VISIPAQUE (iodixanol)'s list of indications:
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