Sodium Diatrizoate Benefits & Uses

Sodium Diatrizoate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diagnostic agent

Sodium Diatrizoate 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

Sodium Diatrizoate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sodium Diatrizoate is used -

Common

Nausea or vomiting

Unknown

Metallic taste in mouth
Flushing
Fainting

Sodium Diatrizoate Related Warnings

Is the use of Sodium Diatrizoate safe for pregnant women?

Sodium Diatrizoate may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Sodium Diatrizoate again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Sodium Diatrizoate safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Sodium Diatrizoate for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Sodium Diatrizoate on the Kidneys?

Sodium Diatrizoate may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Sodium Diatrizoate on the Liver?

Sodium Diatrizoate may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Sodium Diatrizoate on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Sodium Diatrizoate. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Sodium Diatrizoate with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Famotidine

Lansoprazole

Sodium Diatrizoate Contraindications

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

Nausea and Vomiting
Drug Allergy
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Sickle Cell Crisis
Sickle Cell Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Sodium Diatrizoate

Is this Sodium Diatrizoate habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Sodium Diatrizoate.

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 Sodium Diatrizoate can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Sodium Diatrizoate is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Sodium Diatrizoate for mental disorders.

No

Sodium Diatrizoate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sodium Diatrizoate

There is no information on the effects of taking Sodium Diatrizoate with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Sodium Diatrizoate

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Sodium Diatrizoate with alcohol.

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; MD-76®R [Diatrizoate Meglumine and Diatrizoate Sodium]

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