Drug details

Ultravist (iopromide injection)

type of Iodinated Contrast Media

Ultravist (iopromide) is a nonionic, water-soluble x-ray contrast agent used for intra-arterial and intravenous procedures including angiography, arteriography, ventriculography, aortography, venography, urography, and Computed Tomography (CT).

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • nausea,
  • loss of appetite,
  • itching,
  • vomiting,
  • diarrhea,
  • fever,
  • lightheadedness,
  • chills,
  • dizziness,
  • headache,
  • wheezing,
  • fainting,
  • nervousness,
  • sweating,
  • weakness,
  • cough,
  • noisy breathing,
  • chest pain or pressure,
  • unusual tiredness,
  • sore throat,
  • little or no urination,
  • increased thirst,
  • irregular heartbeat,
  • increased urge to urinate,
  • difficulty swallowing,
  • bloating,
  • convulsions,
  • extreme fatigue,
  • back or side pain,
  • red or irritated eyes,
  • pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck,
  • dilated neck veins,
  • irregular breathing,
  • tingling of the hands or feet,
  • weight gain or loss,
  • discoloration of the skin,
  • bluish lips or skin,
  • bloody urine,
  • cough with pink frothy sputum,
  • sensitivity to heat,
  • blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin,
  • white spots in the mouth or on the lips,
  • flushing (redness or warmth of the skin),
  • pale skin at the injection site,
  • joint of muscle pain,
  • red skin rash with purple center,
  • swelling the feet or lower legs, and
  • trouble sleeping  
The following drugs are related to Ultravist, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Liquid E-Z-PAQUE (barium sulfate oral solution)
  • E-Z-HD (barium sulfate oral suspension)
  • Readi-Cat 2 (barium sulfate suspension)
  • MD-Gastroview (diatrizoate meglumine and diatrizoate sodium solution)
  • Gadavist (gadobutrol)
  • Spy Agent Green (indocyanine green injection)