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US brand names:Novopaque, E-Z-HD
Barium Sulfate is dosed at 5–10 ml/kg PO not stated in source in guinea pigs, per Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Meerschweinchen, Chinchilla und Degu, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2012. / Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Hamster, Ratte, Maus und Rennmaus, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2014. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.798 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.7 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Rodents). Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Radiopaque contrast agent that coats GI mucosa, allowing visualization of GI anatomy and motility on radiographs. Not absorbed systemically.
CONTRAINDICATED if GI perforation suspected (barium peritonitis is fatal). Use iodinated contrast instead if perforation possible. Aspiration causes severe pneumonitis. Constipation after study.
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