Iotroxic acid

Iotroxic acid
Clinical data
Trade names	Biliscopin, others
AHFS/Drugs.com	International Drug Names
ATC code	V08AC02 (WHO) ;
Identifiers
	IUPAC name 3-{2-[2-(2-{[(3-carboxy-2,4,6-triiodophenyl)carbamoyl]methoxy}ethoxy)ethoxy]acetamido}-2,4,6-triiodobenzoic acid;
CAS Number	51022-74-3;
PubChem CID	3740;
DrugBank	DB08945;
ChemSpider	3609;
UNII	84C5PTP9X6;
KEGG	D01388;
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1651905;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID3048782 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.051.726
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C22H18I6N2O9
Molar mass	1215.818 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
	SMILES O=C(Nc1c(I)c(c(I)cc1I)C(=O)O)COCCOCCOCC(=O)Nc2c(I)c(C(=O)O)c(I)cc2I;

Iotroxic acid (trade name Biliscopin), used in the form of meglumine iotroxate, is a molecule used as a contrast medium during X-rays.^[1]^[2] It is specifically used during tests looking at the gallbladder and biliary tract.^[2] It is given by slow injection into a vein.^[2]

Quick Facts Clinical data, Trade names ...

Side effects are uncommon.^[3] They include vomiting, skin flushing, headache, itchiness, and low blood pressure.^[2] Rare side effects include seizures and allergic reactions.^[2] It should not be used by those who have an iodine allergy.^[2] Iotroxic acid is an iodine containing contrast media of the diionic dimer type.^[4]

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