Chemical formula: C₁₈H₂₄I₃N₃O₈ Molecular mass: 791.112 g/mol PubChem compound: 3736
The contrast-giving substance in the iopromide formulations is iopromide, a non-ionic water-soluble derivative of triiodinated isophthalic acid in which the firmly bound iodine absorbs the X-rays. Injection of iopromide opacifies those vessels or body cavities in the path of flow of the contrast agent, permitting radio-graphic visualization of the internal structures until significant dilution occurs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| V08AB05 | Iopromide | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULTRAVIST Solution for injection | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Iopromide is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Austria (AT)Brazil (BR)Canada (CA)Croatia (HR)Cyprus (CY)Ecuador (EC)Estonia (EE)France (FR)Hong Kong (HK)Israel (IL)Japan (JP)Lithuania (LT)Malta (MT)New Zealand (NZ)Nigeria (NG)Poland (PL)Romania (RO)Singapore (SG)South Africa (ZA)Spain (ES)Tunisia (TN)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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