Complete dosing information for IODIXANOL
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Individualize the combination of volume and concentration of iodixanol injection considering age, body weight, size of the vessel, rate of blood flow within the vessel, and other applicable factors. ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 2.3 , 2.4 ) For CT of the head and body, iodixanol injection may be used with an automated contrast injection system or contrast media management system cleared for use with iodixanol injection. (2.5) For the adult patients, the maximum recommended total dose of iodine is 80 grams. ( 2.1 ) Patients should be adequately hydrated prior to and following the intravascular administration of iodinated contrast agents. ( 2.1 , 5.3 ) See full prescribing information for complete dosing and administration information. (2) 2.1 Important Dosage and Administration Instructions Iodixanol injection is for intravascular use only [see Boxed Warning , Contraindications (4) , and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Use sterile technique for all handling and administrati