Iopromide (Injection Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
• Chest pain
• Feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheadedness
• Feeling of warmth or heat
• Flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
• Frequent strong or increased urge to urinate
• Headache
• Sweating

• Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
• Bluish lips or skin
• Chest discomfort or tightness
• Convulsions
• Cough
• Decreased frequency or amount of urination
• Difficult or painful urination
• Difficulty breathing
• Excessive thirst
• Fever or chills
• Nausea or vomiting
• Noisy breathing
• Pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
• Pale skin at injection site
• Irregular heartbeat
• Tingling of the hands or feet
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Unusual weight gain or loss

• Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• Bloody urine
• Blue lips and fingernails
• Coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
• Diarrhea
• Difficult, fast, noisy breathing, sometimes with wheezing
• Difficulty with swallowing or sore throat
• Dilated neck veins
• Extreme fatigue
• Irregular breathing
• Joint or muscle pain
• Loss of appetite
• Lower back or side pain
• Nervousness
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Red, irritated eyes
• Red skin lesions, often with a purple center
• Sensitivity to heat
• Skin rash, hives, or itching
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
• Swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
• Trouble sleeping

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Change in taste
• Changes in vision
• Loss of taste

• Abdominal or stomach discomfort or pain
• Acid or sour stomach
• Agitation
• Belching or passing of gas
• Body aches or pain
• Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
• Difficulty with moving
• Dry mouth
• Excessive muscle tone
• General feeling of discomfort or illness
• Lack of coordination
• Loss of strength or energy
• Muscle tension or tightness
• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
• Tender, swollen glands in the neck
• Voice changes

• Bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils (black part of the eye)
• Burning, dry, or itching eyes
• Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
• Discharge, excessive tearing
• Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• Headache, severe and throbbing
• Hearing loss
• Increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
• Redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
• Sensation of spinning

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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