Indications
Volumex (Iodinated I 131 Allbumin injection) is indicated for use in determinations of total blood and plasma volumes and in protein turnover studies
Contraindications
None known.
Warnings and precautions
A few instances of hyperpyrexia and aseptic (chemical) meningeal irritation have been reported with the use of iodinated I 131 albumin in cisternography. Iodinated I 131 Albumin Injection is not approved for use in cisternography.
Adverse reactions
Although the immunological properties of albumin human are believed to be virtually unaltered by the iodination process, there is a theoretical possibility that allergic reactions may occur in patients receiving additional doses a number of weeks after an initial dose.
Composition
- Active ingredients
- ALBUMIN IODINATED I-131 SERUM 2mCi/VIAL
Strengths and forms
The FDA lists each strength of a product separately; these pages share one label.
- ALBUMIN IODINATED I-131 SERUM 20uCi/AMP · InjectableBLA017837-005 · Discontinued
- ALBUMIN IODINATED I-131 SERUM 2mCi/VIAL · InjectableThis page
- ALBUMIN IODINATED I-131 SERUM 0.5mCi/VIAL · InjectableBLA017837-001 · Prescription
- ALBUMIN IODINATED I-131 SERUM 5uCi/AMP · InjectableBLA017837-004 · Discontinued
- ALBUMIN IODINATED I-131 SERUM 1mCi/VIAL · InjectableBLA017837-002 · Prescription
At a glance
- Brand name
- Megatope
- Active substance
- albumin iodinated i-131 serum
- Route
- Injection
- Dosage form
- Injectable
- Applicant
- Iso Tex
- Status
- Discontinued
- FDA approval
- 23 Feb 1976
- Application
- BLA017837-003
- RxCUI
- 314301