IVP (Intravenous Pyelogram)

The day before the exam:

Have a light supper the evening before the exam. Take 2 tablespoons of Milk of Magnesia after supper. Fluids are permitted until bedtime, then do not take anything by mouth.

The day of the exam:

Please inform our staff if you are pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant, if you have had a previous reaction to X-ray contrast or if you have any of the following:

• severe allergies or asthma
• severe incapacitation or heart disease
• multiple myeloma, sickle cell disease, polycythemia or pheochromocytoma
• kidney disease, particularly caused by diabetes.

During the exam:

You will receive an injection of x-ray contrast (dye) which may produce a warm sensation. While you are lying on a table, several x-ray films will be taken over the course of a few minutes so that pictures of your kidneys and bladder can be obtained.

After the exam:

If you are a diabetic taking Glucophage, Glucovance, Metaglip or Avandamet you will be required to discontinue use of this prescription for 48 hours after the exam. You should check with your doctor before discontinuing or restarting your medication.