Chemistry:Iopromide

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Short description: Chemical compound
Iopromide
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Clinical data
Trade namesUltravist
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Pregnancy
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  • AU: B2
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Intravascular
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Pharmacokinetic data
Protein binding~1%
MetabolismNone
Elimination half-life2 hours
ExcretionKidneys
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC18H24I3N3O8
Molar mass791.11187 g·mol−1
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Iopromide is an iodinated contrast medium for X-ray imaging. 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; i.e., it is injected into blood vessels.[1]

It is commonly used in radiographic studies such as intravenous urograms, brain computer tomography (CT)[1] and CT pulmonary angiograms (CTPAs).

Medical uses

The radiocontrast agent is given intravenously in computed tomography (CT) scans, angiography and excretory urography.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 (in German) Austria-Codex. Vienna: Österreichischer Apothekerverlag. 2020. Ultravist 300 mg J/ml-Infusionsflaschen. 
  2. "Prescribing information - Ultravist". Bayer Healthcare pharmaceuticals. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/021425s028lbl.pdf. 

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