GASTROGRAFIN (Sodium amidotrizoate)

Gastrografin Information

Gastrografin is a medication commonly known as sodium amidotrizoate. Gastrografin is a substance of contrast, normally used to enable a clearer examination of the gastrointestinal tract.

Gastrografin Indications

Gastrografin is to be used in case of the following:

• An early diagnosis of a perforation which is undetectable for X-Rays
• Anastomotic defect of the esophagus
• Peptic ulcer
• diverticulum
• Anastomotic defect of the gastrointestinal tract  
• Resection of the stomach or the intestine
• Suspected stenosis
• Postoperative ileus
• Small bowel obstruction 
• An acute hemorrhage
• Megacolon
• Visualization of a foreign body or tumor before endoscopy
• Visualization of a gastrointestinal fistula
• Treatment of meconium ileus
• Computerized tomography in the abdominal region

Gastrografin is also indicated for various other purposes besides those listed here.

Gastrografin Warnings

Before starting a treatment with Gastrografin you should inform your doctor if you suffer from any of the following disorders:

• Allergic reaction to the drug or to at least one of its ingredients
• Enzyme deficiency
• Nephropathy
• Multiple myeloma
• Oliguria
• Diabetes mellitus
• Polyuria
• Hyperuricemia

If you are suffering or have suffered from any of these disorders it may not be indicated for you to use Gastrografin or it may be required that you take only a certain dosage or be monitorised during the treatment.
Gastrografin is not recommended for children below 1 year old. If administration of the drug is nevertheless required, the drug should be taken in according to the prescribed dosage.
Gastrografin does not have any known harmful effects on an unborn baby therefore there should be no risks involving neither the pregnant woman nor the fetus after a treatment with Gastrografin. However Gastrografin has not been established safe when the patient is pregnant. Therefore it is best if you avoid a treatment with Gastrografin if you are planning a pregnancy or if you are pregnant. For further questions about the drug you should consult with your physician.
It is not known if Gastrografin can pass into the breast milk. Although it might be safe to breast-feed your child while you are taking the drug it is best to consult a physician on this issue.

Gastrografin Intake Guidelines

If you have a very poor health state you may need special attention and further examination before taking Gastrografin.
The drug can be diluted in order to achieve the best dosage (related to your age, the type of examination, etc).

Gastrografin Dosage

You should follow the doctor’s indications regarding how you must take the drug. If you have any questions regarding these instructions you should ask a doctor, a nurse or a pharmacist for further explanations.
ADULTS: 60 mL- 100 mL
CHILDREN: 15 mL-30 mL
The Gastrografin dosage which suits you best depends on your age and the type of the examination.

Gastrografin Overdose

A Gastrografin overdose is rare. Nevertheless, if you suspect such an overdose it is best that you consult a doctor immediately. The symptoms of Gastrografin overdose are: *

• Vomiting
• Mild angioedema
• Nausea
• Conjunctivitis
• Coughing
• Rhinitis
• Pruritus 
• Sneezing
• Urticaria

Gastrografin Missed Dose

If you miss a Gastrografin dose you should take it as soon as possible. If it is time for another dose you should skip the one you have missed and take only the regular dose. Double doses of the drug are not recommended unless they are prescribed by a doctor.

Gastrografin Side Effects

Although Gastrografin therapy does not induce serious side effects you should discontinue the use of the drug if you experience some of the following disorders:   

• Cutaneous or respiratory symptoms
• Respiratory distress
• Skin reddening  
• Itching
• Urticaria
• Facial edema 
• Subglottic edema
• Angioedema
• Bronchospasm
• Allergic shock

Other side effects can also appear, so you should inform your doctor of any remarkable changes.

Gastrografin Drug Reactions

Gastrografin’s treatment can interfere with other medicines that you are taking that haven’t been prescribed by your doctor. You should let your physician know if you are taking any of the following drugs:

• Beta-blockers
• Beta-agonists
• Antihistamines
• Inorganic iodide
• Glucocorticoids
• Interleukin

There are other drugs that can react with Gastrografin, therefore it is preferable that you talk to you doctor before starting any other treatment.

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