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Metformin and your scan: Important instructions - 10/2015

Metformin and your scan: Important instructions
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Abstract

This handout gives instructions to stop taking medicines that contain metformin on the day of a procedure that uses iodine contrast material (radiology dye).

Author
Radiology/Imaging Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2005
Revision Date
10/2015
General Subject
Diagnostic Tests
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Radiology
Medicine Information
Languages
English
Record ID
3230