Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Iohexol
Drug Class
Diagnostic Agents
Chemical Class
Iodine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
V08AB02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Kopaq?
Uses
It is used before an x-ray or an alike test.
How It Works
Chemical Class
Iodine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Diagnostic Aids pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Iodine. It belongs to Radiopaque Agents pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Diagnostic Aids pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Iohexol is 821.14. Its pKa is >13.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IT
6 to 10 ml — As recommended.
Thoracic myelography by lumbar or cervical injection: 6 to 10 mL of a solution containing the equivalent of 300 mg of iodine per mL. {68}
2
Adult · IT
6 to 12.5 ml — As recommended.
Thoracic myelography by lumbar or cervical injection—: 6 to 12.5 mL of a solution containing the equivalent of 240 mg of iodine per mL
3
Adult · IT
12.5 ml — As recommended.
Lumbar myelography by lumbar injection: 12.5 mL of a solution containing the equivalent of 240 mg of iodine per mL.
4
Adult · IT
10 to 17 ml — As recommended.
Lumbar myelography by lumbar injection: 10 to 17 mL of a solution containing the equivalent of 180 mg of iodine per mL
5
Adult · IV
50 ml — As recommended.
Urography, excretory: Intravenous, 50 mL of a solution containing the equivalent of 240 mg of iodine per mL. {68}
6
Adult · IV
50 to 200 ml — As recommended.
CT of the body: Intravenous, by rapid injection or infusion, 50 to 200 mL, of a solution containing the equivalent of 300 mg of iodine per mL; or 60 to 100 mL of a solution containing the equivalen
Safety Alerts
Iohexol is contraindicated in conditions like Cough, Dyspepsia, Fever, Pulmonary disease
Important Warnings
Iohexol should be administered with great caution in patients with asthma and history of allergy, and should be avoided to patients with known hypersensitivity to iodine or contrast media
Caution is needed in patients with severe hepatic (liver) or renal impairment or who may be at a risk of renal failure
Dehydration patients should have their fluid and electrolyte balance corrected before administration of contrast medium
It should be used with extreme caution in patients with hypertension, cardiac disease, pheochromocytoma, sickle-cell anemia or hypothyroidism
Avoid use during pregnancy
Side Effects
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be raresome people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: All products: Signs of an allergic reactionlike rashhivesitchingredswollenblisteredor peeling skin with or without feverwheezingtightness in the chest or throattrouble breathingswallowingor talkingunusual hoarseness
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Iohexol was found.
Storage
Inj Store Between 15°C-30°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 2,232.72
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper unitRs 2,232.72
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