Iomeprol

Iomeprol is an iodinated molecule used as a contrast medium.

Iomeprol
Clinical data
Trade namesImeron
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC17H22I3N3O8
Molar mass777.089 g·mol−1
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It is sold under the trade name Imeron, with the published formulations: Pharmaplan iodine content 250 mg, 300 mg, 350 mg and 400 mg/ml.[1]

It is classified as a water-soluble, nephrotrophic, low osmolar X-ray contrast medium.[1] The low osmolar non-ionic agents are better tolerated and less likely to cause side-effects than the high osmolar ionic agents.[1]

References

  1. South African medicines formulary. Rossiter, Dawn., University of Cape Town. Division of Clinical Pharmacology., South African Medical Association (1998- ). Health and Medical Publishing Group. (11th ed.). Rondebosch, South Africa: Health and Medical Pub. Group of the South African Medical Association. 2014. ISBN 9781875098309. OCLC 869772940.CS1 maint: others (link)


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