Reno-60 (Intravenous)

Diatrizoate meglumine injection is used to help diagnose or locate issues in the urinary bladder. It is a radiopaque contrast agent. Contrast agents are used to provide a clear image of different parts of the body during specific medical procedures, like retrograde cystourethrography.

This medicine is to be used only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

Your doctor will monitor your progress closely while you are getting this medicine. This will help your doctor determine if the medicine is working well and if you should keep receiving it.

Severe reactions may happen while you are receiving this medicine. Inform your doctor if you experience seizures, difficulty breathing, or chest tightness after receiving this medicine.

Before any medical tests, inform the medical doctor in charge that you are receiving this medicine. The results of some tests may be influenced by this medicine.

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the benefits it will provide. This is a decision you and your doctor will make together. For this medicine, consider the following:

Allergies

Inform your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also let your healthcare professional know if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, carefully read the label or package ingredients.

Pediatric

There is no information available on the effects of diatrizoate meglumine injection in children. Safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Geriatric

There is no information available on the effects of diatrizoate meglumine injection in older patients.

Breast Feeding

Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

While some medicines should never be used together, in other cases, two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might happen. In these situations, your doctor may want to adjust the dose, or other precautions may be needed. When you are receiving this medicine, it is especially important for your healthcare professional to know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions are chosen based on their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be necessary in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may adjust the dose or how often you take one or both of the medicines.

• Propranolol

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used around the time of eating food or specific types of food due to possible interactions. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions. Talk to your healthcare professional about using your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

Having other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Be sure to inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, especially:

• Allergy to iodine or other contrast agents, or history of, or
• Asthma, or history of—Use with caution. May increase the risk of more serious side effects.

• Urinary tract infection—Use with caution. May worsen this condition.

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:

Incidence not known

• Blood in the urine
• convulsions
• cough
• decrease in the amount of urine
• difficulty with swallowing
• dizziness
• fast heartbeat
• hives, itching, or rash
• not able to pass urine
• pain or burning while urinating
• puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• shortness of breath
• tightness in the chest
• unusual tiredness or weakness

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.

In the U.S.

• Cystografin
• Cystografin-Dilute
• Hypaque-Cysto
• Hypaque Meglumine
• Reno-30
• Reno-60
• Reno-Dip

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Radiological Ionic Contrast Media

A doctor or other trained health professional will give you this medicine in a hospital. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.

Your doctor may give you a laxative the night before the test, and may recommend a low residue diet the day before the procedure.