Optiray 300

Optiray (ioversol) is given as an injection into your arteries or veins, typically near the part of the body your provider wants to see on an X-ray or CT scan.

Contrast agents, like Optiray (ioversol), can cause headache, pain, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. They can also affect certain parts of the body and cause kidney problems and thyroid problems. In fact, there was an FDA warning that called for more thyroid monitoring in babies and young children who receive iodine-contrast agents. Rarely, Optiray (ioversol) can cause serious allergic reactions. Get medical help right away if you experience shortness of breath, hives, or swelling after receiving this medication.

Optiray (ioversol) contains iodine, so if you're allergic to iodine, make sure to tell your provider before you have any imaging done. Depending on how severe your reaction to iodine is, your provider will decide if it's safe for you to receive Optiray (ioversol) or if you should receive contrast that doesn't contain iodine.

There isn't enough information to know if Optiray (ioversol) is safe to use during pregnancy. In animal studies, Optiray (ioversol) didn't cause harm to unborn babies. If you're pregnant, speak to your provider about the risks and benefits of this medication. It isn't known if Optiray (ioversol) can pass into breast milk or cause harm to breastfed babies. To avoid this risk, it's recommended that you stop breastfeeding. Instead, you can pump and throw away any breast milk for up to 8 hours after your dose of Optiray (ioversol).