Dantrolene Intravenous and Ioversol

• Generic Name: dantrolene
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dantrium, Dantrium Intravenous, Revonto, Ryanodex

Dantrolene is used to prevent or treat a medical problem called malignant hyperthermia that may occur in some patients during or following surgery or anesthesia. Malignant hyperthermia consists of a group of symptoms including very high fever, fast and irregular heartbeat, and breathing problems. It is believed that the tendency to develop malignant hyperthermia is inherited.

Dantrolene is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: ioversol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Optiray 240, Optiray 300, Optiray 320, Optiray 350, Optiray 160

Ioversol is a radiopaque (RAY dee oh payk) contrast agent. Ioversol contains iodine, a substance that absorbs x-rays. Contrast agents are used to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on a CT scan or other radiologic (x-ray) examination.

Ioversol is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the heart, brain, and blood vessels.

Ioversol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.