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CHOLOGRAFIN MEGLUMINE (NDA-009321)

(IODIPAMIDE MEGLUMINE)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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04/05/2017 (SUPPL-30)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

WARNINGS

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General

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Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions: Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR) may develop from 1 hour to several weeks after intravascular contrast agent administration. These reactions include Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS). Reaction severity may increase and time to onset may decrease with repeat administration of contrast agent; prophylactic medications may not prevent or mitigate severe cutaneous adverse reactions. Avoid administering

Cholografin to patients with a history of a severe cutaneous adverse reaction to Cholografin.

6 Adverse Reactions

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Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Reactions range from mild (e.g. rash, erythema, pruritus, urticaria and skin discoloration) to severe: [e.g. Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)].

17 PCI/PI/MG (Patient Counseling Information/Patient Information/Medication Guide)

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Advise patients to inform their physician if they develop a rash after receiving Cholografin.