Question 1

gastrografin allergy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Many: Allergic reactions to any drug vary widely from patient to patient.  In my experience, it is very uncommon to have an allergic reaction to gastrografin.  If you have an iodine allergy, then you should avoid gastrografin.  Here is link to more detail information:
http://www.Drugs.Com/pro/gastrografin.Html.

Question 2

how to know if you have gastrografin allergy?

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Prior reaction: the only way to know for sure is if you have had a previous allergic reaction to Gastrografin. Reactions to oral contrast agents are rare.

Question 3

i have allergy to iodine and gastrografin needed for ct scan. is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Reactions to contrast are usually not caused by a true allergy to iodine (which is rare). Low-ionic strength contrast should be used if you have a history of reactions to contrast, and the radiologist will give you antihistamines and corticosteroids (prednisone) before the test to help prevent a reaction. With this regimen, scans are usually very safe. Talk with the radiologist about your concerns.

Question 4

i have allergy to iodine. gastrografin needed for ct scan. is it safe for me to take?

Accepted Answer

No: If you have iodine allergy, you will need to premedicate with benedryl and possibly solumedrol (methylprednisolone).  You do not "need" gastrografin for your study.  You can drink barium and this will be safe for you.

Question 5

what to do if i have allergy to iodine ( lugols/surg prep.) gastrografin needed for ct scan. is it safe for me to take?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: It probably wouldn't be cross reactive with gastrograffin because the allergy is not really  to the iodine atom.  However, if there is concern, there are alternatives to gastrograffin.  For example, a diluted barium  preparation, which contains no iodine, is perfectly appropriate as a CT oral contrast agent under most circumstances

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: diatrizoate allergy?

Accepted Answer

Diatrizoate: is an x-ray contrast agent(Hypaque, Gastrograffin). 
 Allergy is the immune system's over-reaction to various stimuli(antigens).  Allergy to diatrizoate is rare, but can occur.  Allergic reaction can range in severity from mild(hives) to life-threatening(anaphylaxis).

Question 7

gastrografin for a ct scan, is this urgent?

Accepted Answer

Gastrografin: is just an oral contrast agent (you drink before the CT scan) that helps to better define the gastro-intestinal system, so that any abnormalities of the GI system will be more easily seen.

Question 8

do you need to take gastrografin for a barium enema?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most commonly, barium is administered into the rectum (along with air) for barium enema.

If there is suspicion of bowel perforation, water soluble gastrografin is used instead. Gastrografin is hyperosmolar and can cause fluid shifts (fluid moves from the blood to the GI tract) and should be used with caution in hemodynamically unstable patients.

Colon is then imaged with x-rays/fluoroscopy.

Question 9

advice please? my 4-yr-old is having a gastrografin enema soo.

Accepted Answer

Enema: Gastrografin is like a barium enema but the radiologist has better visualization and it is easier on the patient.

Question 10

can i take neurofen with gastrografin?

Accepted Answer

Probably okay...: There are no listed interactions with ibuprofen + gastrografin (Ref. http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=1310-0,860-5675)

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