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ULTRAVIST (PHARMACY BULK) (iopromide)

X-Ray Contrast Activity Trial Activity: Mature
Other Approved 2002-09-20

Ultravist is an iodinated contrast agent used to help healthcare providers visualize internal structures during diagnostic imaging. It helps patients by making blood vessels and organs appear more clearly on X-rays, CT scans, and mammograms. This agent is used for both adults and pediatric patients aged two and older to evaluate various regions including the heart, brain, and abdominal organs.

Source: FDA Label • Bayer • Radiographic Contrast Agent

How ULTRAVIST (PHARMACY BULK) Works

This agent works by opacifying the blood vessels where it is present, which allows for radiographic visualization through the attenuation of photons. While it normally diffuses into the extravascular space in the body, it stays within the vessels of a healthy brain unless there is a disruption in the blood-brain barrier.

Development Insights

GE Healthcare conducting 1 trials (33%)
4 indications explored (Focused)
hypothyroidism (1 trials)
coronary artery disease (1 trials)
contrast induced nephropathy (1 trials)
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Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
23
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2002-09-20
Routes
INJECTION
Dosage Forms
INJECTABLE

Companies

Active Ingredient: IOPROMIDE

ULTRAVIST (PHARMACY BULK) Approval History

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Original
New Indication
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Label Update
51 FDA actions from 2002 to 2023 · 2 indication expansions
Jun 2023 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
May 2023 SUPPL
Efficacy
Apr 2023 SUPPL
Label · Labeling

What ULTRAVIST (PHARMACY BULK) Treats

10 indications

ULTRAVIST (PHARMACY BULK) is approved for 10 conditions since its original approval in 2002. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Cerebral arteriography
  • Peripheral arteriography
  • Coronary arteriography
  • Left ventriculography
  • Visceral angiography
  • Aortography
  • Radiographic evaluation of cardiac chambers and related arteries
  • Excretory urography
Source: FDA Label

ULTRAVIST (PHARMACY BULK) Boxed Warning

NOT FOR INTRATHECAL USE WARNING: NOT FOR INTRATHECAL USE See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Intrathecal administration, even if inadvertent, may cause death, convulsions, cerebral hemorrhage, coma, paralysis, arachnoiditis, acute renal failure, cardiac arrest, seizures, rhabdomyolysis, hyperthermia, and brain edema. ULTRAVIST is not approved for intrathecal use. (5.1)...

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Clinical Trial Registry

3 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT03631771 GE-012-103/19476/OPY-44-002 Ph 4 withdrawn Pediatric Risk of Hypothyroidism With Iodinated Contrast Media
NCT01255722 X-ACT results posted ISO-44-012 Ph 4 completed Xenetix® 350: Comparative Assessment of Image Quality for Coronary CT Angiography
NCT00827788 CONTRAST-AMI Arezzo001 EUDRACT 2008-008491-13 Ph 4 completed Comparison Between Iso-Osmolar and Ipo-Osmolar Contrast Agents in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
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Trial Timeline

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

ULTRAVIST (PHARMACY BULK) FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

ULTRAVIST (PHARMACY BULK) is indicated for the treatment of Cerebral arteriography; Peripheral arteriography; Coronary arteriography; Left ventriculography; Visceral angiography; Aortography; Radiographic evaluation of cardiac chambers and related arteries; Excretory urography; Contrast computed tomography (CT) of the head and body; Contrast mammography for breast lesions.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: NOT FOR INTRATHECAL USE WARNING: NOT FOR INTRATHECAL USE See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Intrathecal administration, even if inadvertent, may cause death, convulsions, cerebral hemorrhage, coma, paralysis, arachnoiditis, acute renal failure, cardiac arrest, seiz...

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Data Sources

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How We Calculate These Metrics

Trial Activity Stage

Measures the current development activity pattern based on trial phases, status, and trends. Important: This measures R&D activity, not commercial lifecycle.

Trial statuses: "Active" means recruiting or ongoing. "Completed" means reached planned endpoint. "Terminated" means stopped early—often due to safety, efficacy, or business reasons.

  • Growth: High proportion of early-phase trials (Phase 1/2), active development
  • Expansion: Significant Phase 3 activity, approaching or pursuing approvals
  • Mature: Substantial Phase 4 post-marketing studies
  • Stable: Mixed phase distribution, steady development
  • Declining: Low active trial ratio, reduced R&D investment