Kenyan Health Patient Information Leaflet
Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)
Visualization of various body cavities: retrograde urography (RUG), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC), arthrography, (ptyalography) galactography, and fistulography. Children and neonates, drip-infusion urography: Max. dose, 4 ml/kg body weight.
Administered directly into small body cavities as joints, urinary tract and others. Drip-infusion urography: 2-4 mL/kg body wt up to 250 mL. Retrograde urography: 5-10 mL. Cystography: Up to 500 mL.
Adverse reactions vary by agent. Counsel on common predictable effects and serious warning symptoms (allergy, severe rash, jaundice, unusual bleeding, severe GI symptoms, neurological changes). Report suspected ADRs via national pharmacovigilance channels.
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.