Trazograf 60% Injection

Description

Trazograf 60% Injection is used as a diagnostic agent. It is a dye injected into the body during various imaging tests, such as X-ray and angiography, to improve the visual of certain body parts. Trazograf 60% Injection is injected into the body by a doctor or a nurse during the various imaging procedure. Following which it coats the organs, like the stomach and esophagus, making it easy to visualize the organs in X-ray or CT-scan examinations. Use of this medicine may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and hives in few people. You should let your doctor know if you experience any such side effects.

Introduction

In Diagnostic agent Trazograf 60% Injection contains a radiopaque contrast medium indicated for radiographic examination of various parts of the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, proximal small intestine, and colon). It helps for better visualization of these parts where it is injected by a radiologist or a nurse and helps in diagnosing problems in the inside areas that are not visible to the naked eyes.

Benefits

Diatrizoate meglumine belongs to group of drugs called Iodinated radiopaque contrast medium. It works by coating the stomach, esophagus or duodenum (part of small intestine) but not absorbed by the body so that these organs can be easily visualized in X-ray or CT-scan examinations. .

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Trazograf 60% Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Trazograf 60% Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. - Breast feeding : CAUTION - Trazograf 60% Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Trazograf 60% Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Trazograf 60% Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Trazograf 60% Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.