MEGLUMINE DIATRIZOATE

Chemical properties

Available in solution for injection, pH between 6.0–7.6.

The Uses of MEGLUMINE DIATRIZOATE

Meglumine diatrizoate can be used to treat long-term Taenia saginata infection. It has also been used to tag fecal matter and bodily fluids in a study investigating preoperative examination techniques in patients with acute colon obstruction caused by colorectal cancer.

The Uses of MEGLUMINE DIATRIZOATE

Medicine (radiopaque medium).

Definition

ChEBI: The N-methylglucamine salt of amidotrizoic acid. Both the sodium and the meglumine salts of amidotrizoic acid have been widely used as water-soluble radioopaque media in diagnostic radiography. The use of a mixture of the two salts is of en preferred, as adverse effects can be reduced.

brand name

Angiovist (Berlex); Cardiografin (Bracco); Cystografin (Bracco); Hypaque (GE Healthcare); Reno (Bracco); Urovist (Berlex).

Safety Profile

Poison by intracerebral route.Human systemic effects by subcutaneous route: kidneydamage and reduced urine volume. When heated todecomposition it emits toxic fumes of I?? and NOx.