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Iopromide

Generic Name
Iopromide
Brand Names
Ultravist
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C18H24I3N3O8
CAS Number
73334-07-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
712BAC33MZ

Overview

Iopromide is a low osmolar, non-ionic X-ray contrast agent for intravascular administration. It functions as a contrast agent by opacifying blood vessels in the flow path of the contrast agent, permitting radiographic visualization of the internal structures until significant hemodilution occurs. Although iopromide can cause several serious adverse effects, including cardiac events, thromboembolism, hypersensitivity reaction, and even death if administered intrathecally inadvertently, it is still deemed to have a favorable safety profile, with only 0.7% of patients in a 2 years study experiencing adverse events. Although the mechanism is unclear, women and outpatients tend to have a higher incidence of adverse events compared to other population groups. Approved by the FDA in 1995 and Health Canada in 1994 under the brand name ULTRAVIST, iopromide is used in radiological diagnosis, including, but not limited to, intra-arterial digital subtraction angiography (IA-DSA), cerebral and peripheral arteriography, peripheral venography, excretory urography, brain computer tomography (CT), coronary arteriography, left ventriculography, visceral angiography, and orthography.

Indication

Iopromide, as the product IOVIST, is approved by the FDA for use as an intra-arterial or intravenous X-ray contrast agent. For intra-arterial administration, iopromide is indicated for cerebral arteriography, peripheral arteriography, coronary arteriography, left ventriculography, visceral angiography, and aortography in adults and radiographic evaluation of cardiac chambers and related arteries in pediatric patients aged 2 years and older. For intravenous administration, iopromide is indicated for excretory urography in adults and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older, contrast Computed Tomography (CT) of the head and body (intrathoracic, intra-abdominal, and retroperitoneal regions) for the evaluation of neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions in adults and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older, and contrast mammography to visualize known or suspected lesions of the breast in adults, as an adjunct following mammography and/or ultrasound. Iopromide is also approved by Health Canada as an intravascular contrasting agent, although the indications differ depending on the dosage. At 300 mg I/mL, iopromide is indicated for computed tomography (CT), excretory urography, pediatric excretory urography, renal arteriography, peripheral arteriography (bifemoral pelvis/leg), cerebral arteriography, phlebography of the extremities, and arthrography.

Associated Conditions

  • Breast Lesions
  • Neoplastic lesion
  • Non-neoplastic lesion

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Newton Laboratories, Inc.
55714-2596
ORAL
15 [hp_X] in 1 mL
5/21/2025
CooperSurgical, Inc.
59365-6064
TOPICAL
0.05 g in 1 mL
4/15/2020
BM Private Limited
85816-2250
ORAL
30 [hp_X] in 1 mL
7/31/2025
Newton Laboratories, Inc.
55714-4862
ORAL
15 [hp_X] in 1 mL
5/21/2025
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
50419-344
INTRA-ARTERIAL
300 mg in 1 mL
8/1/2019
Dr. Donna Restivo DC
62185-0059
ORAL
6 [hp_X] in 1 mL
5/23/2025
Deseret Biologicals, Inc.
43742-0240
ORAL
12 [hp_X] in 1 mL
5/27/2025
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
50419-346
INTRA-ARTERIAL
370 mg in 1 mL
8/1/2019
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
50419-342
INTRAVENOUS, INTRA-ARTERIAL
240 mg in 1 mL
5/21/2023
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
50419-346
INTRA-ARTERIAL
370 mg in 1 mL
8/1/2019

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
ULTRAVIST 370 INJECTION 370 mg Iodine/ml
SIN05845P
INJECTION
370 mg/ml
5/14/1991
ULTRAVIST 300 INJECTION 300 mg Iodine/ml
SIN05841P
INJECTION
300 mg/ml
5/14/1991

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
ULTRAVIST 370 INJ 370MGI/ML
N/A
N/A
N/A
11/27/1998

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
LM-TONIC III
bio active canada ltd.
02233646
Liquid - Oral
12 X
1/19/1998
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE (S125) DPS 30C
total health centre
02071657
Drops - Oral
30 C / ML
12/31/1994
CATALIGO NO.1-LIQ
laboratoires holis inc.
02132281
Liquid - Oral
4 D / ML
12/31/1986
ADAPTAGEN
bio active canada ltd.
02233546
Liquid - Oral
12 X
5/26/1998
VITALGINE STAM
produits francais labs inc.
00166308
Liquid - Oral
.44395 MG / 30 G
12/31/1930
IODUM GOUTTE 2CH-30CH
boiron laboratoires
00680176
Drops - Oral
2 CH / CH
12/31/1987
TINCTURE OF IODINE 2.5%
rw consumer products ltd
00892084
Tincture - Topical
2.5 %
12/31/1995
TINCTURE OF IODINE
lawton's drug stores ltd.
00728683
Liquid - Topical
2.5 %
12/31/1987
PHYDERM LIQ
produits phyto inc.
00295922
Liquid - Topical
1 %
12/31/1974
POUR IT ON THICK
kootenay born botanicals
02232067
Syrup - Oral
12 X
5/25/1998

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
ULTRAVIST 300 mg/ml SOLUCION INYECTABLE Y PARA PERFUSION EN VIAL
Bayer Hispania S.L.
59611
SOLUCIÓN INYECTABLE Y PARA PERFUSIÓN
Uso Hospitalario Y Centros De Diagnóstico Autorizados
Commercialized
ULTRAVIST 370 mg/ml SOLUCION INYECTABLE Y PARA PERFUSION EN VIAL
Bayer Hispania S.L.
59614
SOLUCIÓN INYECTABLE Y PARA PERFUSIÓN
Uso Hospitalario Y Centros De Diagnóstico Autorizados
Commercialized
ULTRAVIST 240 mg /ml, SOLUCION INYECTABLE Y PARA PERFUSION EN VIAL
Bayer Hispania S.L.
59613
SOLUCIÓN INYECTABLE Y PARA PERFUSIÓN
Uso Hospitalario Y Centros De Diagnóstico Autorizados
Commercialized

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

Medicine Name
MA Holder
MA Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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