Ethiodol

Ethiodol is the English name of iodized oil. It has a wide range of uses and is widely used in various fields of medicine.
First, it is used for bronchography. In the past, the diagnosis of bronchial lesions was limited. After Ethiodol is injected into the bronchus, it can be clearly developed, helping doctors to understand the shape and structure of the bronchus, such as whether there is expansion, stenosis, obstruction, etc., thus providing a key basis for accurate diagnosis of bronchial diseases.
Second, it is also commonly used in hysterosalpingography. When a woman is infertile or suspected of having uterine or fallopian tube lesions, Ethiodol is injected to develop the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes. Looking at its shape and smoothness can determine whether the fallopian tubes are blocked and whether the uterus is deformed, which is of great significance in the diagnosis of gynecological diseases.
Third, it also plays an important role in the interventional treatment of malignant tumors such as liver cancer. Mixing Ethiodol with anti-cancer drugs and injecting it into the tumor supply artery through a catheter, Ethiodol can embolize the blood vessels, block the tumor blood supply, and slowly release anti-cancer drugs, continuously killing tumor cells to achieve the purpose of treating tumors.
In addition, Ethiodol is occasionally used in some lymphatic system imaging and other aspects to assist in the diagnosis of related lymphatic system diseases.

Ethiodol is the English name of iodized oil. Iodized oil is used as a carrier for imaging and anti-cancer drugs, but it also has various side effects.
First, it is quite irritating to the local area. When injected into the body, it often causes local pain and swelling. When used for hysterosalpingography, patients often feel severe pain in the lower abdomen. This is because the drug stimulates the smooth muscles of the uterus and fallopian tubes, causing them to spasm. And the pain may last for a few days, affecting the comfort of the patient, or causing the patient to fear follow-up examination or treatment.
Second, allergic reactions are also common. Iodized oil contains iodine, and some people are allergic to iodine. In mild cases, skin rash, itching, and erythema may occur, and in severe cases, anaphylactic shock may be caused, endangering life. If there have been patients in the clinic after injecting iodized oil, rapid shortness of breath, sudden drop in blood pressure, confusion and other shock symptoms, although after active rescue, still cause irreversible damage to the body.
Third, if iodized oil misenters the blood vessels, it can cause vascular embolism. This situation is especially seen in improper operation during injection, and the drug enters the blood circulation. Embolism can occur in the blood vessels of important organs such as the lungs and brain, causing ischemia and hypoxia in the corresponding parts. If it is pulmonary vascular embolism, the patient may experience sudden chest pain, hemoptysis, and breathing difficulties; if it is cerebral vascular embolism, it can cause hemiplegia, aphasia, and even coma.
Fourth, long-term or heavy use, or cause thyroid dysfunction. Because iodized oil contains a lot of iodine, the human body ingests excessive iodine, which interferes with the synthesis and metabolism of thyroid hormones. After some patients take the drug, thyroid function tests show abnormalities, such as increased or decreased thyroid hormone levels, resulting in symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, such as sweating, weight loss, palpitation or fatigue, drowsiness, edema, etc.

Ethiodol is also the transliteration of iodized oil. The method of its use is quite detailed.
Ethiodol is often used in interventional radiology as an angiographic agent. During surgery, a thin tube is percutaneously penetrated into a blood vessel or other body cavity, and then Ethiodol is slowly injected into it. Because Ethiodol is opaque to X-rays, under X-ray images, it can clearly show the shape, movement and abnormality of body cavities and blood vessels, helping doctors to identify the location of lesions and make a diagnosis and treatment plan.
Ethiodol also plays an important role in tumor embolization therapy. Doctors can mix it with chemotherapy drugs and inject it into the blood vessels supplying the tumor. Ethiodol not only blocks the blood supply, cuts off the source of nutrition for the tumor, but also retains the drug in the tumor, slowly releases the drug power, and attacks the cancer cells.
When using it, be careful to check the patient's condition and whether there is a history of allergies. First, the allergy test. If it is negative, it is feasible to inject the drug. Pay attention to the rate and dose when noting to prevent adverse reactions, such as pulmonary embolism, allergic reactions, etc. And after the note, you must closely observe the patient's signs and symptoms. If there is any discomfort, you can deal with it quickly. In this way, you must make good use of Ethiodol and do your best to avoid its harm.

Ethiodol is the transliteration of iodized oil. Its storage conditions are quite important, and it is related to the quality and efficacy of this medicine.
Ethiodol should be stored in a cool and dry place. Cover a cool place to avoid the invasion of hot topics. If placed in a high temperature place, the ingredients of the medicine may decompose and deteriorate due to heat, causing its efficacy to be impaired. Therefore, the indoor temperature should be controlled at a moderate degree, and it should not be overheated.
A dry environment is also indispensable. Humid gas is easy to make the medicine damp. Once damp, it may not only cause the phenomenon of drug agglomeration, but also accelerate its chemical changes, which is harmful to the maintenance of drug power. For storage, it must be dry, and a desiccant can be prepared to absorb moisture.
In addition, Ethiodol should be stored away from light. In light, especially ultraviolet light, it can promote the chemical reaction of the drug and cause its structure to change. Therefore, store it in a brown bottle, or put the drug in a container protected from light, so that the drug can be protected from light and its ingredients can be stabilized.
In addition, when stored, it should be properly placed to prevent it from being dumped or damaged. If the packaging is damaged, the outside air, moisture, etc. can easily come into contact with the drug, endangering the quality of the drug. In short, store Ethiodol in such a cool, dry, dark and properly placed condition to obtain its medicinal power and use it effectively.

Ethiodol is also an anticoagulant agent. It has a special nature, and its behavior and efficacy in the body are related to the safety of the doctor. As for the interaction with other medicines, there is a risk of interaction.
The interaction of drugs is the most important thing in the medical way. When Ethiodol is used in combination with other medicines, it may change unexpectedly due to the chemical and pharmacological mechanisms of the medicines. In case of anticoagulant agents, it may increase the risk of bleeding. Cover Ethiodol can cause changes in the endothelium of blood vessels, and anticoagulants can inhibit the way of coagulation. Together, the blood is difficult to self-coagulate, and the risk of bleeding rises sharply.
If it is applied in combination with antihypertensive drugs, it may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure. Ethiodol has the ability to dilate blood vessels, and antihypertensive drugs also lower blood pressure. Together, the blood pressure regulation is unbalanced, and the patient may feel dizzy, weak, or even retrograde.
Furthermore, it is used in combination with some antibacterial agents to reduce the antibacterial effect. The ingredients of Ethiodol may interfere with the combination of antibacterial drugs and germs, so that the antibacterial effect is not sufficient. Therefore, when a doctor uses drugs, he must carefully review the properties of Ethiodol and various drugs, weigh the advantages and disadvantages, and deal with them cautiously to prevent the interaction from causing harm to the patient. The way of medication is related to life and death, and cannot be ignored.