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Cheetah® is a barium sulfate suspension for use as an aid for computed tomography of the gastrointestinal tract. The contrast medium contains additional pineapple-banana flavor suspending agents, simethicone, potassium sorbate, citric acid, sorbitol, artificial sweetener and water.
Individual technique will determine the suspension quantity and specific procedure used. For computed tomography of the upper gastrointestinal tract should the patient drink 200-300 mL Cheetah® approximately 30-45 minutes before and an additional 200-300 mL approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the CT scan. For total bowel opacification an additional 250-450 mL dose of Cheetah® may be given the evening before the examination. Approximately 1-2 hours before the examination should the patient drink 250-450 mL and 5-10 minutes before the CT scan another 250-450 mL. If rapid transit is desired, the suspension can be administered chilled. Rectally use of the contrast agent should be at room temperature to body temperature.
Drug Information and Specification
NAME OF COMPOUND
Barium sulfate (BaSO4)
MANUFACTURER
Mallinckrodt, Inc.
INDICATION
Bowel opacification
APPLICATION
Oral, rectal
CONCENTRATION
1.5 w/v barium sulfate suspension
300-900 mL
PREPARATION
Ready-to-use product
STORAGE
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F).
PRESENTATION
250, 450, 900 and 1900 mL bottle
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Cholografin® Meglumine is a contrast agent for intravenous cholangiography and cholecystography. Iodipamide's primary excretion through the hepato-biliary system and concentration in bile allows visualization of the gallbladder and biliary ducts.
Drug Information and Specification
NAME OF COMPOUND
Iodipamide meglumine
DEVELOPER
Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.
INDICATION
Cholecystography, cholecystangiography
APPLICATION
Intravenous
PHARMACOKINETIC
Biliary excretion
IODINE CONCENTRATION
520 mg/mL
20 mL
PREPARATION
Ready-to-use product
STORAGE
Protect from light; store at 20°-25°Celsius (68°-77°Fahrenheit); avoid excessive heat.
PRESENTATION
20 mL vials
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