Chemical formula: C₁₉H₂₆I₃N₃O₉ Molecular mass: 821.138 g/mol PubChem compound: 3730
Iohexol is an effective non-ionic, water-soluble contrast agent which is used in myelography, arthrography, nephroangiography, arteriography, and other radiographic procedures. Its low systemic toxicity is the combined result of low chemotoxicity and low osmolality.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| V08AB02 | Iohexol | V Various → V08 Contrast media → V08A X-ray contrast media, iodinated → V08AB Watersoluble, nephrotropic, low osmolar X-ray contrast media |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMNIPAQUE Solution | Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Iohexol is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)Brazil (BR)Canada (CA)Croatia (HR)Cyprus (CY)Ecuador (EC)Finland (FI)France (FR)Hong Kong (HK)Ireland (IE)New Zealand (NZ)Romania (RO)Singapore (SG)South Africa (ZA)Spain (ES)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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