Drug details

EZ Cat Dry (barium sulfate powder for suspension)

type of Contrast Media, Other

E-Z-CAT DRY (barium sulfate powder) is a positive contrast agent for radiographic studies indicated for use in computed tomography (CT scan) of the GI tract. The brand name E-Z-CAT DRY has been discontinued. It may be available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea, and
• abdominal cramping.

The following drugs are related to EZ Cat Dry, either as a replacement or used together:

• VoLumen (barium sulfate suspension)
• EZ-Disk (barium sulfate tablets)
• Cystografin (ditrizoate meglumine injection usp, 30%)
• Gastrografin (diatrizoate meglumine and diatrizoate sodium solution)
• MD-Gastroview (diatrizoate meglumine and diatrizoate sodium solution)
• Sinografin (diatrizoate meglumine and iodipamide meglumine injection)
• Entero Vu (24% barium sulfate suspension)