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Cystografin Dilute Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Diatrizoate meglumine 180mg/mL; soln for inj; contains organically bound iodine 85mg/mL.
Pharmacological Class
Radiopaque contrast agent.
See Also
How Supplied
Bottles (100mL, 300mL)—1; Dilute (300mL)—10
Manufacturer
Cystografin Dilute Indications
Indications
Retrograde cystourethrography.
Cystografin Dilute 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 Dilute Contraindications
Not Applicable
Cystografin Dilute Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Cystografin Dilute Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Severe sensitivity reactions may occur; have emergency equipment available. Bronchial asthma. Significant allergies. Active UTI. Pregnancy (Cat.C).
Cystografin Dilute Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Cystografin Dilute Interactions
Interactions
May interfere with urine specimens.
Cystografin Dilute Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions, hypothyroidism.
Cystografin Dilute Clinical Trials
See Literature
Cystografin Dilute Note
Not Applicable
Cystografin Dilute Patient Counseling
See Literature
