Cholecystographic Agents, Oral (Diagnostic)
Category- Antihyperthyroid agent - Ipodate
- Diagnostic aid, radiopaque, gallbladder disorders - Iocetamic Acid; Iopanoic
Acid; Ipodate; Tyropanoate
DescriptionOral cholecystographic (ko-le-sis-to-GRAF-ik)
agents are radiopaque agents. Radiopaque
agents are drugs used to help diagnose certain medical problems. These agents
contain iodine, which blocks x-rays. Depending on how the radiopaque agent
is given, it localizes or builds up in certain areas of the body. When radiopaque
agents are inside the body they will appear white on the x-ray film. This
creates the needed distinction, or contrast, between one organ and other tissues.
This will help the doctor see any special conditions that may exist in that
organ or part of the body.
The oral cholecystographic agents are taken by mouth before x-ray tests
to help check for problems of the gallbladder and the biliary tract. Ipodate
may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
These radiopaque agents are to be given only by or under the direct supervision
of a doctor. They are available in the following dosage forms:
Oral
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Iocetamic acid
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Iopanoic acid
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Ipodate
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Capsules (U.S.)
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Oral suspension (U.S.)
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Tyropanoate
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Bilivist 3
- Bilopaque 4
- Cholebrine 1
- Oragrafin Calcium 3
- Oragrafin Sodium 3
- Telepaque 2
In Canada -
Biloptin 3
Cistobil 2
Colebrin 1
Colebrina 1
Colegraf 2
Felombrine 2
Jopanonsyre 2
Lumopaque 4
Neocontrast 2
Another commonly used name for tyropanoate is sodium tyropanoate
.
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Note:
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For quick reference, the following oral cholecystographic agents
are numbered to match the corresponding brand names. |
| This information applies to the following medicines: |
| 1. |
Iocetamic Acid (eye-oh-se-TAM-ik AS-id)† |
| 2. |
IopanoicAcid (eye-oh-pa-NOE-ikAS-id) |
| 3. |
Ipodate (EYE-poe-date)† |
| 4. |
Tyropanoate (tye-roe-pa-NOE-ate)† |
| † Not commercially available in Canada |
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