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Raloxifene is contraindicated in lactating women or women who are or who may become pregnant. [16] It also may be of concern to women with active or past history of venous thromboembolic events , including deep vein thrombosis , pulmonary embolism , and retinal vein thrombosis .
Uterine atony after fetal extraction, and pre-existing maternal bleeding disorders have been reported as accepted contraindications for cesarean myomectomies in women. [23] [24] Contraindications to reproductive surgery used for tubal surgery and infertility include women ages 43 and older, tubal disease that surgery cannot treat (i.e., surgery ...
Ioxaglic acid is contraindicated in people with hyperthyreosis because of the drug's iodine content. It must not be used for myelography (spinal cord imaging), for hysterosalpingography in women who are pregnant or have an acute inflammation in the pelvic region, or for arthrography if the joint is infected. [2] [4]
The World Health Organization issued a restriction on use of several gadolinium contrast agents in November 2009 stating that "High-risk gadolinium-containing contrast agents (Optimark, Omniscan, Magnevist, Magnegita, and Gado-MRT ratiopharm) are contraindicated in patients with severe kidney problems, in patients who are scheduled for or have ...
European guidelines classify a pre-existing decreased kidney function to be a risk factor of contrast-induced nephropathy in the following cases: [5]. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 45 ml/min/1.73 m 2 of body surface area before intra-arterial administration with first-pass renal exposure (not passing lungs or peripheral circulation before kidneys), or in the intensive care unit
Iodinated contrast contains iodine.It is the main type of radiocontrast used for intravenous administration.Iodine has a particular advantage as a contrast agent for radiography because its innermost electron ("k-shell") binding energy is 33.2 keV, similar to the average energy of x-rays used in diagnostic radiography.
Relative contraindications include the presence of infected urine, pregnancy (because of radiation), or allergy to the contrast. [13] Because a pyelogram involves cystoscopy, it may cause sepsis, infection or bleeding, [ 13 ] and may also cause nausea and vomiting. [ 13 ]
A high osmolar contrast agent such as diatrizoate or a low osmolar contrast agent such as Iotalamic acid with a concentration of 150 mg per ml is used for the procedure. [2] [1] The urinary bladder is catheterised under aseptic technique. The contrast medium is slowly injected or dripped in.