Serious adverse effects typically accompany the injection of urographic contrast agents are most common in elderly

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Serious adverse effects, such as contrast-induced nephropathy or anaphylactic reactions, associated with urographic contrast agents are more common in elderly individuals and particularly in white females. This may be due in part to the increased prevalence of comorbidities and pre-existing kidney disease in this population.

Serious Adverse Effects Typically Accompany the Injection of Urographic Contrast