Adipiodone (

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, or iodipamide; trade names Cholografin and Biligrafin) is a pharmaceutical drug used as a

radiocontrast agent Radiocontrast agents are substances used to enhance the visibility of internal structures in X-ray-based imaging techniques such as computed tomography ( contrast CT), projectional radiography, and fluoroscopy. Radiocontrast agents are typically i ...

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. It was introduced in the 1950s.

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