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Radiopaque Agents (Diagnostic)

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Description

Radiopaque agents are drugs used to help diagnose certain medical problems. They contain iodine, which absorbs x-rays. Depending on how they are given, radiopaque agents build up in a particular area of the body. The resulting high level of iodine allows the x-rays to make a ``picture'" of the area.

The radiopaque agents are used in the diagnosis of:

Biliary tract problems - Diatrizoates, Iodipamide, Iohexol, Iothalamate
Blood vessel diseases - Diatrizoates, Iohexol, Iopamidol, Iothalamate, Ioversol, Ioxaglate, Metrizamide
Blood vessel diseases of the brain - Diatrizoates, Iohexol, Iopamidol, Iothalamate, Ioversol, Ioxaglate
Blood vessel diseases of the heart - Diatrizoates, Iohexol, Iopamidol, Iothalamate, Ioversol, Ioxaglate, Metrizamide
Brain diseases and tumors - Diatrizoates, Iohexol, Iopamidol, Iothalamate, Ioversol, Ioxaglate, Metrizamide
Breast lesions - Diatrizoates
Heart disease - Diatrizoates, Iohexol, Iopamidol, Iothalamate, Ioversol, Ioxaglate, Metrizamide
Impaired flow of cerebrospinal fluid in brain - Iohexol, Iopamidol, Metrizamide
Kidney diseases - Diatrizoates, Iothalamate, Ioversol, Ioxaglate
Joint diseases - Diatrizoates, Iohexol, Iothalamate, Ioxaglate, Metrizamide
Liver diseases - Diatrizoates, Iohexol, Iothalamate, Ioversol, Ioxaglate
Pancreas disease - Diatrizoates, Iohexol, Iothalamate, Ioversol, Ioxaglate
Spinal disk diseases - Diatrizoates
Spleen diseases - Diatrizoates, Iothalamate
Stomach and intestinal problems - Diatrizoates, Iohexol
Urinary tract problems - Diatrizoates, Iohexol, Iopamidol, Iothalamate, Ioversol, Ioxaglate, Metrizamide

Radiopaque agents are taken by mouth or given by enema or injection. X-rays are then used to check if there are any problems with the stomach, intestines, kidneys, or other parts of the body.

Some radiopaque agents, such as iohexol, iopamidol, and metrizamide are given by injection into the spinal canal. X-rays are then used to help diagnose problems or diseases in the head, spinal canal, and nervous system.

The doses of radiopaque agents will be different for different patients and depend on the type of test. The strength of the solution is determined by how much iodine it contains. Different tests will require a different strength and amount of solution depending on the age of the patient, the contrast needed, and the x-ray equipment used.

Radiopaque agents are to be used only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

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Radiopaque Agents (Diagnostic)

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