Iomeprol, sold under the brand name Imeron among others, is a

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used as a

radiocontrast agent Radiocontrast agents are substances used to enhance the visibility of internal structures in X-ray-based imaging techniques such as computed tomography (contrast CT), projectional radiography, and fluoroscopy. Radiocontrast agents are typically iod ...

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. Iomeprol was approved for medical use in the United States in November 2024.

Side effects

It is classified as a

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, nephrotrophic, low

osmolar Osmotic concentration, formerly known as osmolarity, is the measure of solute concentration, defined as the number of osmoles (Osm) of solute per litre (L) of solution (osmol/L or Osm/L). The osmolarity of a solution is usually expressed as Osm/L ...

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contrast medium. Low osmolar non- ionic agents are better tolerated and less likely to cause

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s than the high osmolar ionic agents.

Society and culture

Iomeprol is not

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in the human body but excreted in unchanged form. It is decomposed slowly and can therefore accumulate in the environment.

Legal status

Iomeprol was approved for medical use in the United States in November 2024.

Brand names

Iomeprol is sold under the brand name Iomervu.

References

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