Visipaque and Vonvendi

• Generic Name: iodixanol
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Visipaque, Visipaque RediFlo Cartridge

Visipaque is in a group of drugs called radiopaque (RAY dee oh payk) contrast agents. 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.

Visipaque is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the brain, blood vessels, heart, kidneys, and other internal organs.

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

• Generic Name: von willebrand factor
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vonvendi, Wilfactin

Vonvendi (von Willebrand factor) is a naturally occurring protein in the blood that helps blood to clot. People with an inherited blood-clotting disorder called von Willebrand disease do not have enough of this protein in their blood. A lack of von Willebrand factor can cause uncontrolled bleeding.

Vonvendi is used to control bleeding episodes in adults with von Willebrand disease.

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