Iodixanol
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Trade namesVisipaque
Other names5-[acetyl-[3-[acetyl-[3,5-bis(2,3-dihydroxypropylcarbamoyl)-2,4,6-triiodo-phenyl]amino]-2-hydroxy-propyl]amino]-N,N'-bis(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-2,4,6-triiodo-benzene-1,3-dicarboxamide
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Pharmacokinetic data
Protein bindingNegligible
MetabolismExcreted unchanged
Elimination half-life2.1 hours
ExcretionKidney
Identifiers
  • 5-{N-[3-(N-{3,5-bis[(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)carbamoyl]-2,4,6-triiodophenyl}acetamido)-2-hydroxypropyl]acetamido}-1-N,3-N-bis(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-2,4,6-triiodobenzene-1,3-dicarboxamide
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC35H44I6N6O15
Molar mass1550.191 g·mol−1
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Iodixanol, sold under the brand name Visipaque, is an iodine-containing non-ionic radiocontrast agent.[2]

It is available as a generic medication.[3][4]

Medical uses

The radiocontrast agent is given intravenously for computed tomography (CT) imaging of the head, body, excretory urography and venography. The radiocontrast agent is also given intra-arterially for angiography imaging.[5]

Adverse effects

About 30% of those received intravenous iodixanol injection has warmth, pain, or discomfort at the site of the injection. Other adverse effects include: taste perversion (3.5%), nausea (2.8%), and headache (2.5%).[5]

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Available forms

The contrast can either be given intra-arterialy or intravenously.[5]

Veterinary uses

Iodixanol is also the active ingredient in a number of 'cushion' products used during the centrifugation of stallion semen. It is layered underneath the extended stallion semen allowing for a higher g force to be used with less sperm damage and better recovery rates. Post centrifugation the supernatant above and the cushion below is removed, leaving a concentrated sperm pellet in the conical tube.[6]

References

  1. ^ "FDA-sourced list of all drugs with black box warnings (Use Download Full Results and View Query links.)". nctr-crs.fda.gov. FDA. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  2. ^ Spencer CM, Goa KL (December 1996). "Iodixanol. A review of its pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties and diagnostic use as an x-ray contrast medium". Drugs. 52 (6): 899–927. doi:10.2165/00003495-199652060-00013. PMID 8957160. S2CID 195690679.
  3. ^ "2022 First Generic Drug Approvals". U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 3 March 2023. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Competitive Generic Therapy Approvals". U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 29 June 2023. Archived from the original on 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  5. ^ a b c "Visipaque (iodixanol injection)" (PDF). US Food and Drug Administration. 1 September 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 April 2022.
  6. ^ Waite JA, Love CC, Brinsko SP, Teague SR, Salazar JL, Mancill SS, Varner DD (September 2008). "Factors impacting equine sperm recovery rate and quality following cushioned centrifugation". Theriogenology. 70 (4): 704–14. doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2008.04.047. PMID 18573520.

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