Description
Loversol is a kind of organioiodine compound that used as a contrast
medium. It has high iodine content as well as several hydrophilic
groups. It can be used for peripheral and coronary arteriography and
left ventriculograpy, cardiovascular system angiography, cerebral
angiography, venography, tomographic imaging of the head and body as
well as intravenous excretory urography. It takes effects through
opacifying those vessels in the path of the flow of the contrast
medium, permitting radiographic visualization of the internal
structure.
References
http://www.rxlist.com/optiray-injection-drug.htm
https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09134
Chemical Properties
White Solid
Uses
Nonionic, low osmolality, radiographic contrast agent. Diagnostic aid (radiopaque medium).
Uses
Loversol is a radiopaque contrast agent. Ioversol contains iodine, a substance that absorbs x-rays. Contrast agents are used to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on a CT scan or other radiologic (x-ray) examination.
Definition
Loversol is classified as an organoiodine compound and is used as a contrast dye in diagnostic procedures. It contains high levels of iodine in addition to various hydrophilic groups.
brand name
Optiray (Mallinckrodt).
General Description
Ioversol is a low-osmolar, nonionicmonomer with 47% bound iodine content. It is indicated forangiography, excretory urography, ventriculography, andvarious CT procedures.
Side effects
The most common reaction is nausea, occurring at a rate of 1 percent.
Serious adverse reactions have been reported during post-approval use of Optiray. These serious adverse reactions include but are not limited to: anaphylactic reactions, arrhythmias, temporary blindness, tongue edema, seizures, respiratory arrest, bronchospasm, laryngeal spasm and thrombosis.
