Adverse reactions to iodinated contrast media

• Published in: European radiology Vol. 11; no. 7; pp. 1267 - 1275
• Main Authors: Morcos, S K, Thomsen, H S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany Springer Nature B.V 01.01.2001
• Subjects: Acidosis, Lactic - chemically induced; Acids; Asthma; Atoms & subatomic particles; Contrast agents; Contrast Media - administration & dosage; Contrast Media - adverse effects; Contrast Media - pharmacokinetics; Diabetes; Drug Hypersensitivity - etiology; Drug Hypersensitivity - prevention & control; Drug Hypersensitivity - therapy; Edema; Hematology; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents - adverse effects; Injections; Iodine; Iodine - administration & dosage; Iodine - adverse effects; Iodine - pharmacokinetics; Kidney Diseases - chemically induced; Kidneys; Metformin - adverse effects; Osmolar Concentration; Pharmacokinetics; Plasma; Toxicity

Adverse reactions to iodinated contrast media (ICM) are more likely to develop in patients with asthma, a history of allergy or contrast reaction and in those who are debilitated or medically unstable. These reactions can be divided into renal and general, and the latter are subdivided into acute an...