LIPIODOL ULTRA-FLUIDE (iodine), iodinated contrast medium

RADIOLOGY - New indication
Opinions on drugs - Posted on Feb 21 2017

Reason for request

Extension of indication

Minor improvement in the treatment of intermediate stage hepatocellular carcinoma

  • LIPIODOL ULTRA-FLUIDE now has Marketing Authorisation in transarterial chemoembolisation of intermediate stage hepatocellular carcinoma in adults.
  • This is an established use for which LIPIODOL ULTRA-FLUIDE represents a minor improvement in terms of efficacy when compared with supportive care or systemic chemotherapy.
  • In this indication, no clinical benefit was demonstrated when compared with microspheres carrying cytotoxic agents.

 

 


Clinical Benefit

Substantial

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Clinical Added Value

minor

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Therapeutic use

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