CT contrast enhancement

Intravenous administration of iodinated contrast media before or during computed tomography to enhance visualization of vessels, parenchymal organs and pathological foci.

1 drug

Also known as: Contrast-enhanced CT

Drugs used for this condition

AIopromideFirst line · X-ray contrast media. Watersoluble nephrotropic low-osmolar iodinated agentsIopromide is a standard contrast medium for contrast-enhanced CT: thoracic, abdominal, pelvic CT, CT angiography and CT perfusion. The concentration of 300–370 mg I/mL is matched to the task: 300 for routine CT, 370 for CT angiography and tumor vascularity assessment. Dose is calculated by body weight and study protocol (typically 1–2 mL/kg).

How to read tiers A–F

Evidence tiers belong to the drug-indication pair, not to the drug as a whole: the same substance can be A for one condition and F for another.

AStrong evidence – first or second line in international guidelines
BRecommended in selected cases
CStudy data contradict each other
DBenefit not proven, no documented harm
FDocumented harm, or risk without benefit