Contrapaque Information

Contrapaque is a prescription drug, available for use as Infusion, Injection. Diagnostic agent are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The optimal dosage of Contrapaque is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Contrapaque include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. Some other side effects of Contrapaque have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Contrapaque are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Contrapaque's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Contrapaque related warnings talks about Contrapaque's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Contrapaque are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Contrapaque may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Contrapaque is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Contrapaque Benefits & Uses
Contrapaque Dosage & How to Take
Contrapaque Side Effects
Contrapaque Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Contrapaque with Other Drugs
Contrapaque Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Contrapaque
Contrapaque Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Contrapaque Benefits & Uses

Contrapaque is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diagnostic agent

Contrapaque Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Contrapaque Related Warnings

Is the use of Contrapaque safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Contrapaque safely.

Safe
Is the use of Contrapaque safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Contrapaque as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Contrapaque on the Kidneys?

Contrapaque rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Contrapaque on the Liver?

Side effects of Contrapaque rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Contrapaque on the Heart?

Contrapaque is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Contrapaque with Other Drugs

Contrapaque should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aripiprazole

Amikacin

Amitriptyline

Paracetamol,Codeine

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Contrapaque Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Contrapaque unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Contrapaque

Is this Contrapaque habit forming or addictive?

Contrapaque is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Contrapaque can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Contrapaque should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Contrapaque is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Contrapaque Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Contrapaque

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Contrapaque together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Contrapaque

Information about the interaction of Contrapaque and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Omnipaque™ (iohexol)

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