Iohexol

Химические свойства

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Определение

ChEBI: A benzenedicarboxamide compound having N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)carbamoyl groups at the 1- and 3-positions, iodo substituents at the 2-, 4- and 6-positions and an N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)acetamido group at the 5-position.

Общее описание

Iohexol is a low-osmolar, nonionicmonomer with 46% iodine content. Iohexol is one ofthe few iodinated contrast agents indicated for intrathecaluse (myelography). Only selected concentrations of theproduct have this indication. Besides myelography, iohexolfinds widespread use in excretory urography, angiography,and CT procedures. Specific concentrations may have additionalindications in adults and/or children for arthrography,hysterosalpingography, endoscopic retrograde pancreatography,cholangiopancreatography, herniography, voidingcystourethrography, oral pass-thru examination of the GItract or CT of the abdomen.