Question 1

What is the definition or description of: isovue allergy?

Accepted Answer

Isovue is a contrast agent often used in CT scanning.  If someone is allergic, they may have more mild symptoms such as hives after an injection.  More significant reactions include feelings of tightness in throat, drop in blood pressure, or facial swelling, shortness of breath, anaphylaxis.   Severe allergies are not common but can occur.  Discuss any history of prior allergies or asthma with doc

Question 2

What is the definition or description of: iopamidol allergy?

Accepted Answer

Is a non ionic, low osmolar iodinated contrast material commonly used in medical imaging, for example as IV contrast for a CT scan.   Allergic reaction, as in any allergic reaction, can vary from mild(e.g. hives) to life threatening anaphylaxis.

Question 3

What is the risk of contrast isovue 60 ml?

Accepted Answer

Isovue is a common intravenous contrast agent though can be administered by other methods.  It is iodine based so there the risk of allergic reaction.  Additionally, if you already have problems with your kidney function there is a risk of having acute worsening and you should consult with your treating physician before receiving IV contrast.

Question 4

Isovue 60 ml side effects?

Accepted Answer

Which is an allergic reaction. Kidney damage. See isovue at drugs.Com for list of side effects.

Question 5

Will contrast isovue cause kidney damage, kidneys failure?

Accepted Answer

All idodinated contrast agents used for radiographs can cause kidney injury. The risk is proportional to your level of renal function and they should be avoided if kidney function is impaired.
If it is absolutely necessary to use them special preparations to reduce the risk can be taken.

Question 6

What is the isovue  side effect?

Accepted Answer

A person can have a sudden drop in blood pressure and hives plus wheezing as an acute allergic reaction or it can cause kidney injury with temporary drop in function.
Most people with normal renal function have no problems with it.

Question 7

Will contrast isovue cause kidney damage or failure?

Accepted Answer

two of the best, most rigorously conducted and analyzed studies done in the last few years came to nearly identical conclusions: with normal kidney fxn to begin with modern iodine contrast agents used properly do not result in more kidney problems than is seen in the general population of patients who have medical imaging.  In severe kidney disease pts some caution is still needed.

Question 8

Can  isovue cause kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Iso-view is a type of IV contrast dye used for radiological studies. It can cause kidney failure in some instances. The risk factors are increased age, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and the amount of contrast used.

Question 9

Does isovue 60 ml cause kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Patients with compromised kidney function are the only one suffer this complication. Enough fluid intake before and after administration of isovue will help on those patients. A person with normal function should not worry up to 150 ml of Isovue injection.

Question 10

Could isovue 60 ml caused kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Iv contrast can cause temporary kidney problems. If your kidneys are not functioning normally in the first place, they are more susceptible to this. Your doctors should make sure that the benefits of the test that requires contrast outweighs any risks. There are medications that help reduce the risk if you must have the test.

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What is the definition or description of: isovue allergy?

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What is the definition or description of: iopamidol allergy?

What is the risk of contrast isovue 60 ml?

Isovue 60 ml side effects?

Will contrast isovue cause kidney damage, kidneys failure?

What is the isovue side effect?

Will contrast isovue cause kidney damage or failure?

Can isovue cause kidney failure?

Does isovue 60 ml cause kidney failure?

Could isovue 60 ml caused kidney failure?

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