Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Iohexol is used in dogs for Contrast radiography/CT, myelography. Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Iohexol in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Omnipaque
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | Ensure hydration | Single administration for study | Single study | Contrast radiography/CT, myelography | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.687, Iohexol monograph spanning p.687-688; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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Non-ionic, low-osmolar iodinated contrast agent. Attenuates X-rays proportional to iodine concentration, providing contrast in vessels, urinary tract, and CNS.
Nephrotoxic — ensure hydration. Rare anaphylactoid reactions. Safe if aspirated or if GI perforation (unlike barium). Can be used for myelography (intrathecal). Warm to body temperature.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Iohexol dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV Ensure hydration Single administration for study. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Iohexol in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Iohexol in dogs include: Single study. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Iohexol is indicated in dogs for: Contrast radiography/CT, myelography.
These are general warnings for Iohexol across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic — ensure hydration. Rare anaphylactoid reactions. Safe if aspirated or if GI perforation (unlike barium). Can be used for myelography (intrathecal). Warm to body temperature.
Why a species-specific page? Iohexol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.