Iohexol

Chemical formula: C₁₉H₂₆I₃N₃O₉  Molecular mass: 821.138 g/mol  PubChem compound: 3730

Active ingredient description

Iohexol is an effective non-ionic, water-soluble contrast agent which is used in myelography, arthrography, nephroangiography, arteriography, and other radiographic procedures. Its low systemic toxicity is the combined result of low chemotoxicity and low osmolality.

Medicine classification

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
V08AB02 Iohexol V Various → V08 Contrast media → V08A X-ray contrast media, iodinated → V08AB Watersoluble, nephrotropic, low osmolar X-ray contrast media
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Product monographs

Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):

Title Information Source Document Type  
OMNIPAQUE Solution Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ) MPI, EU: SmPC

Structural formula

Graphic representation of the active ingredient's molecular structure

External identifiers

CAS Substance: 66108-95-0
DrugBank Drug: DB01362
KEGG Drug: D01817
PubChem Compound: 3730
RxNorm Ingredient: 5956
SNOMED-CT Concept: 353949002
Iohexol (substance)
SNOMED-CT Concept: 395751002
Iohexol (substance)
UNII Identifier: 4419T9MX03
IOHEXOL

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