Ethiodized oil Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 1, 2023.

Applies to ethiodized oil: injection oil.

Warning

Injection route (Oil)

Inadvertent intravascular injection or intravasation of ethiodized oil may cause pulmonary and cerebral embolism. Inject slowly with radiologic monitoring; do not exceed recommended dose.

Serious side effects of Ethiodized oil

Along with its needed effects, ethiodized oil may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking ethiodized oil:

Incidence not known

Anxiety
bloated stomach
changes in vision
chest pain or tightness
cough
decreased frequency or amount of urine
depressed mood
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness or lightheadedness
fainting
fast heartbeat
fever
headache
inflamed tissue from infection
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
muscle cramps and stiffness
nausea or vomiting
pain and fullness in the right upper abdomen or stomach
pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
skin rash, hives, itching, or redness
stomach pain
sudden trouble breathing
sweating
swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
trouble sleeping
unusual tiredness or weakness
weight gain or loss
yellow eyes and skin

Other side effects of Ethiodized oil

Some side effects of ethiodized oil may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: