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iodixanol (Visipaque)
3rd generation contrast agent (non-ionic)
a) iso-osmolar to blood (290 mOsm/kg of water)
b) least nephrotoxic agent
Organically bound iodine 270 or 330 mg/mL, tromethamine 1.2 mg/mL plus EDTA
Indications:
- intra-arterial or intravenous contrast agent
Contraindications:
- hypersensitivity to iodixanol
pregnancy category: B
safety in lactation: ? (not recommended)
Interactions
drug adverse effects of contrast agents
General
contrast agent
Database Correlations
PUBCHEM cid=3724
References
- Journal Watch 23(6):47, 2003
Aspelin P et al, N Engl J Med 348:491, 2003
Sandler CM, N Engl J Med 348:551, 2003
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