Ethiodized Oil Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 6, 2025.
Applies to ethiodized oil: injection oil.
Important warnings
This medicine can cause some serious health issues
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.
It is very important that your doctor check your progress closely while you are receiving this medicine. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to receive it. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.
This medicine may cause pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs). Tell your doctor right away if you have anxiety, chest pain, cough, dizziness or lightheadedness, fainting, fast heartbeat, sudden trouble breathing.
This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you have chest tightness, cough, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, fast heartbeat, hives, itching, skin rash, puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue, trouble breathing, or unusual tiredness or weakness after you receive this medicine.
This medicine may cause thyroid problems (eg, overactive or underactive thyroid). Check with your doctor right away if you have depressed mood, dry skin and hair, feeling cold, hair loss, hoarseness or a husky voice, muscle cramps and stiffness, nervousness, sensitivity to heat, slowed heartbeat, sweating. weight gain or loss, or unusual tiredness or weakness.
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:
Incidence not known
- delayed healing at the incision site
- diarrhea
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Ethiodized oil side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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