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Iopromide Side Effects

The most commonly reported side effects of iopromide include urticaria, pruritus, and dyspnoea, based on 7,848 FDA adverse event reports from 2004 to 2025.

Iopromide side effects

Percentages show how often each reaction appears relative to total reports for iopromide.

1
Urticaria19.9%1,564
2
Pruritus9.5%747
3
Dyspnoea7.1%560
4
Urticaria6.3%498
5
Dyspnoea5.9%464
6
Pruritus5.3%413
7
Erythema4.5%355
8
Anaphylactic Shock4.5%350
9
Sneezing4.4%345
10
Blood Pressure Decreased4.3%340
11
Erythema4.0%317
12
Nausea3.9%304
13
Vomiting3.7%289
14
Nausea3.7%288
15
Vomiting3.4%263

These are voluntary reports and do not establish that iopromide caused these reactions.

Report severity

65.0%Serious5,103 reports
23.6%Hospitalizations1,852 reports
6.2%Fatal486 reports

Seriousness is determined by the reporter, not by OpenClaim.

Iopromide drug interactions

Other drugs that appear in adverse event reports alongside iopromide. Drugs flagged as a suspected cause appear in the first column. Drugs taken at the same time but not suspected appear in the second.

Also suspected

1
Enoxaparin-sodium0.9%72
2
Propofol0.8%63
3
Furosemide0.7%58
4
Linezolid0.7%58
5
Vancomycin0.7%55
6
Pantoprazole-sodium0.7%52
7
Hydroxychloroquine-sulfate0.7%52
8
Daptomycin0.6%51
9
Acetylcysteine0.6%48
10
Lopinavir0.6%46
11
Ritonavir0.6%46
12
Hydroxyzine0.6%45
13
Metformin0.5%42
14
Methylprednisolone0.5%39
15
Fentanyl0.5%39

Taken alongside

1
Barium-sulfate2.8%223
2
Aspirin2.0%159
3
Prednisone1.5%118
4
Atorvastatin-calcium1.4%109
5
Furosemide1.4%107
6
Metoprolol1.3%105
7
Insulin1.3%102
8
Metformin1.2%96
9
Diphenhydramine1.2%92
10
Amlodipine1.1%83
11
Omeprazole1.1%83
12
Sodium-chloride1.0%80
13
Acetaminophen1.0%79
14
Levothyroxine-sodium1.0%78
15
Simvastatin0.9%73

Co-occurrence in adverse event reports does not establish a drug interaction. Patients often take multiple medications, and these lists reflect prescribing patterns rather than causal relationships. Consult a healthcare provider about potential drug interactions.

Who reports iopromide side effects

51.4% of iopromide adverse event reports involve female patients and 38.8% involve male patients. The largest age group is adult at 68%. These figures reflect who reports side effects, not underlying risk.

Sex

Female51.4%
Male38.8%
Unknown9.8%

Age group

< 20.2%
2–110.6%
12–171.0%
18–6467.8%
65+30.4%

What is iopromide used for

Conditions and purposes for which patients were taking iopromide when the adverse event was reported.

3-dimensional VasculographyAbdomen ScanAbdominal CatAbdominal DiscomfortAbdominal ExplorationAbdominal HerniaAbdominal PainAbdominal Pain LowerAbdominal Pain UpperAbdominal X-rayAcute AbdomenAcute Coronary SyndromeAcute Myocardial InfarctionAdrenal CarcinomaAdrenal Mass

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Iopromide brand names and reporting trend

Iopromide is sold under the brand name Ultravist (pharmacy Bulk).

Brand names

Ultravist (pharmacy Bulk)796

Quarterly reports (20042025)

20052010201520202025

An upward trend reflects increased FAERS reporting overall, not necessarily increased risk.

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