As a proven X-ray contrast medium with 30+ years of experience behind it, Ultravist® has a broad range of indications for intra-arterial and intravenous uses:
*Specific concentrations and presentations are recommended for each type of imaging procedure [See Dosage and Administration in Full Prescribing Information (sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.4)].
Intrathecal administration, even if inadvertent, may cause death, convulsions, cerebral hemorrhage, coma, paralysis, arachnoiditis, acute renal failure, cardiac arrest, seizures, rhabdomyolysis, hyperthermia, and brain edema. Ultravist® is not approved for intrathecal use.
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect or predict the rates observed in practice.
The common adverse reactions reported in >1% of patients in clinical studies with ULTRAVIST are shown in Table below.
The recommended doses in pediatric patients aged 2 years and older are shown in Table 3.
Safety and effectiveness of ULTRAVIST have not been established in pediatric patients younger than 2 years for radiographic evaluation of cardiac chambers and related arteries, excretory urography, and contrast computed tomography of head and body.
Safety and effectiveness of ULTRAVIST for cerebral arteriography, peripheral arteriography, coronary arteriography and left ventriculography, visceral angiography, aortography, and contrast mammography have not been established in pediatric patients.
ULTRAVIST is a sterile (sterilized by autoclaving), clear, colorless to slightly yellow, odorless, pyrogen-free aqueous solution available in two concentrations:
Important Dosage and Administration Information
Ultravist® Injection is available as a stable, ready-to-use aqueous solution of iopromide in vials or bottles in concentrations of 300 mg Iodine per mL, and 370 mg Iodine per mL. Ultravist® is available in a number of vial sizes, including the 500 mL Pharmacy Bulk Package.
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Note: The Bayer in Radiology contrast and device products should be used in accordance with the Prescribing Information and Instructions For Use, respectively.
Note: The Bayer in Radiology contrast and device products should be used in accordance with the Prescribing Information and Instructions For Use, respectively.