How much does omnipaque cost?
The cost for Omnipaque 350 injectable solution (350 mg/mL) is around $130 for a supply of 125 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. Omnipaque 350 is available as a brand name drug only, a generic version is not yet available.
What is visipaque 320?
VISIPAQUE Injection (320 mgI/mL) is indicated for angiocardiography (left ventriculography and selective coronary arteriography), peripheral arteriography, visceral arteriography, and cerebral arteriography.
What is the difference between visipaque and omnipaque?
Even at its highest concentration, 320 mg I/ml, Visipaque – based on the nonionic dimer iodixanol – is isoosmotic to blood plasma, whereas Omnipaque (300 mg I/ml) – based on the nonionic monomer iohexol – has an osmolality of about twice that of the plasma.
Is omnipaque safe?
Health problems like blood clots have happened with Omnipaque (iohexol) when used with some procedures. Sometimes, blood clots may cause heart attack and stroke, which may be deadly. If you have questions, talk with the doctor.
Can you drink omnipaque 300?
Omnipaque is safe to drink. If you have had a severe allergic reaction to x-ray contrast in the past we may need to give you an alternative preparation.
How long does visipaque stay in body?
Visipaque can make radioactive iodine less effective in people with thyroid cancer. This effect can last for up to 8 weeks after you receive this medicine. Tell your doctor if you are scheduled to be treated with radioactive iodine I-131 or I-123.
Can you drink visipaque?
You will usually have Visipaque injected into a blood vessel before or during the X-ray examination or you may be asked to drink it or if you are a child can get it rectally. The amounts injected may vary depending on the type of examination, the technique used and your age and weight.
What are the side effects of contrast?
Iodine-based Contrast Materials
- nausea and vomiting.
- headache.
- itching.
- flushing.
- mild skin rash or hives.
Does omnipaque make you poop?
You will be asked to drink a liquid called Omnipaque which can have an effect on your bowel movements, making them more frequent than usual. What is Omnipaque Liquid? Omnipaque contains iodine which is commonly used in Radiology. The liquid may have a slight laxative effect.