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Cystografin Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Diatrizoate meglumine 300mg/mL; soln for inj; contains organically bound iodine 141mg/mL.
Pharmacological Class
Radiopaque contrast agent.
See Also
How Supplied
Bottles (100mL, 300mL)—1; Dilute (300mL)—10
Manufacturer
Cystografin Indications
Indications
Retrograde cystourethrography.
Cystografin Dosage and Administration
Adult
Take laxative night before exam; low residue diet day before. Individualize. Fill bladder with 25–300mL depending on age of patient and degree of bladder irritability; >300mL may be used if bladder capacity allows.
Children
Not recommended.
Cystografin Contraindications
Not Applicable
Cystografin Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Cystografin Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Severe sensitivity reactions may occur; have emergency equipment available. Bronchial asthma. Significant allergies. Active UTI. Pregnancy (Cat.C).
Cystografin Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Cystografin Interactions
Interactions
May interfere with urine specimens.
Cystografin Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions, hypothyroidism.
Cystografin Clinical Trials
See Literature
Cystografin Note
Not Applicable
Cystografin Patient Counseling
See Literature
