Along with its needing effects, radiopaque agents can cause serious side effects such as allergys. These effects may occur almost immediately or a few minutes after the radiopaque agent is given. Although these serious side effects appear only rarely, your health care professional will be prepared to give you immediate medical attention if needed. If you have any questions about this, check with your family doctor.
Check with your health care professional immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
Less common
Abdominal or stomach pain and discomfort - severe; backache
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects must go away as the effects of the radiopaque agent wear off. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Abdominal or stomach pain and discomfort - mild
Less common
Chills; fever; nausea and vomiting
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.