Iopromide

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Iopromide
Systematic (IUPAC) name
1-N,3-N-bis(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-2,4,6-triiodo-5-(2-methoxyacetamido)-1-N-methylbenzene-1,3-dicarboxamide
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.com International Drug Names
Legal status ?
Identifiers
ATC code V08AB05
PubChem CID 3736
UNII 712BAC33MZ N
KEGG D01893 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL1725 N
Chemical data
Formula C18H24I3N3O8 
Mol. mass 791.11187
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Iopromide is a molecule used as a contrast medium. It is marketed under the name Ultravist which is produced by Bayer Healthcare. It is a low osmolar, non-ionic contrast agent for intravascular use.[1]

It is commonly used in radiographic studies such as intravenous urograms, brain computer tomography (CT) and CT pulmonary angiograms (CTPAs).

Notes

  1. ↑ The entry on Bayer Healthcare's website about Ultravist

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X-ray and CT
Iodinated,
Water soluble
Nephrotropic,
high osmolar
Nephrotropic,
low osmolar
Hepatotropic
Iodinated,
Water insoluble
Non-iodinated
MRI
Paramagnetic
Other
Ultrasound


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