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Iodixanol, Ioversol, Iopromide

GE Healthcare · FDA-approved active Small molecule

These are iodinated contrast media that increase radiodensity to enhance visualization of blood vessels and organs during imaging procedures.

These are iodinated contrast media that increase radiodensity to enhance visualization of blood vessels and organs during imaging procedures. Used for Coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention, Peripheral vascular angiography, Cerebral angiography.

At a glance

Generic nameIodixanol, Ioversol, Iopromide
SponsorGE Healthcare
Drug classIodinated contrast media
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDiagnostic Imaging
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Iodixanol, ioversol, and iopromide are non-ionic, iodinated radiographic contrast agents used in angiography and other imaging studies. The iodine atoms have high atomic number and attenuate X-rays effectively, creating enhanced contrast between vascular structures and surrounding tissues. They are administered intravenously and distribute throughout the vascular and extracellular compartments to improve diagnostic imaging quality.

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