Diatrizoate (Into a vein)
dye-a-trye-ZOE-ate MEG-loo-meen
Used to help view images of the body.
Drug classes
Radiological Ionic Contrast Media (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Diatrizoate meglumine injection is used to help diagnose or find problems in the urinary bladder. It is a radiopaque contrast agent. Contrast agents are used to create a clear picture of the different parts of the body during certain medical procedures, such as retrograde cystourethrography.
This medicine is to be used only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine. You will receive this medicine before your X-ray or CT scan. It is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to diatrizoate.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, asthma, thyroid problems, multiple myeloma, a pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor), sickle cell disease, hay fever, a food or drug allergy, or an allergy to iodine. Also tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, blood vessel disease, heart failure, or a history of blood clots.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Chest pain, fast or uneven heartbeat, shortness of breath, agitation, confusion
Fever, chills, increased sweating
Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
Pain in your lower leg (calf)
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
More side effects of this drug
Brand names include
Cystografin, Cystografin-Dilute, Hypaque Meglumine, Hypaque-Cysto, Reno-30, Reno-60, Reno-Dip
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
