Isovue-200 and Viva topical

• Generic Name: iopamidol
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Isovue-200, Isovue-250, Isovue-300, Isovue-370, Isovue-M-200, Isovue-M-300, Isovue-128, Iopamidol-370

Isovue-200 is a radiopaque (RAY dee oh payk) contrast agent. This medicine contains iodine, a substance that absorbs x-rays. Radiopaque 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.

Isovue-200 is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the heart, brain, blood vessels, and nervous system.

Isovue-200 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: camphor / lidocaine / methyl salicylate topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Viva, JointFlex, Original Ointment

Camphor is a mild pain reliever.

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Methyl salicylate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). Viva works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

Viva (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to provide temporary relief of mild to moderate aches and pains of the muscles and joints. This medicine may be used for pain caused by muscle stiffness or bruising, arthritis, sprains or strains, backaches, and sore or bruised muscles.

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