Ioversol and Nardil

• 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.

• Generic Name: phenelzine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Nardil

Nardil is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain.

Nardil is used to treat symptoms of depression that may include feelings of sadness, fear, anxiety, or worry about physical health (hypochondria). This medication is usually given after other anti-depressants have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms. This medicine is not for treating severe depression or bipolar disorder (manic depression).

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