Diatrizoic Acid

When should one not use Diatrizoic Acid

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Skin redness
• Itching
• Rashes
• Swelling of face and lips
• Sweating
• Feeling hot or cold
• Pale or red skin
• Blistering inside the nose or mouth
• Chest pain

Other General Warnings

• You have any thyroid problems.
• You have a history of allergic conditions like asthma, eczema or hay fever.
• You have any problems related to the heart or circulation.
• You have any inflammatory conditions of the intestine.
• A doctor may check the thyroid functions of a newborn if he has been exposed during pregnancy or after birth.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Tell your doctor about any other medicines you are taking which includes medicines without prescription and herbal medicines as well, as these medicines may alter the effectiveness of Diatrizoic Acid or increase the chances of side effects.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including:
• Beta-blocker medicines (used to treat high blood pressure and migraine).
• Metformin (used for diabetes mellitus).
• Interleukin medicines (used for viral infections or autoimmune conditions). As it increases the chances of delayed reactions like fever, flu-like symptoms, joint pain and itching.

Interactions with food items

• Before the examination, the medical staff should make sure that you have/had enough to drink and that any imbalances or disturbances in your body water and salts are corrected.

Overdose

• This medicine is given by your doctor or other paramedical staff, so chances of an overdose are less likely. If you experience any abnormal symptoms after receiving this medicine, talk to the radiology staff or doctor immediately.

Missed a Dose