Ioxitalamic acid (brand name Telebrix) is a pharmaceutical drug used as an
iodinated contrast
Iodinated contrast is a form of intravenous radiocontrast agent containing iodine, which enhances the visibility of vascular structures and organs during radiographic procedures. Some pathologies, such as cancer, have particularly improved visib ...
medium for
X-ray imaging
Radiography is an imaging technique using X-rays, gamma rays, or similar ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation to view the internal form of an object. Applications of radiography include medical radiography ("diagnostic" and "therapeut ...
. It is used in form of its salts, ioxitalamate sodium and ioxitalamate
meglumine
Meglumine is a sugar alcohol derived from glucose that contains an amino group modification. It is often used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals and in conjunction with iodinated compounds in contrast media such as diatrizoate meglumine, iot ...
.
[: Telebrix. Accessed 2021-03-31.]
References
Acetanilides
Benzamides
Benzoic acids
Radiocontrast agents
Iodobenzene derivatives
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