Ethiodized oil
- Generic Name
- Ethiodized oil
- Brand Names
- Lipiodol, Lipiodol Ultra Fluide
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- CAS Number
- 8008-53-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- KZW0R0686Q
Overview
Ethiodized oil is used by injection as a radio-opaque contrast agent. The composition of the oil is comprised of iodine combined with ethyl esters of fatty acids of poppyseed oil. And although these esters are primarily as ethyl monoiodostearate and ethyl diiodostearate, the actual, specific structure is unknown.
Background
Ethiodized oil is used by injection as a radio-opaque contrast agent. The composition of the oil is comprised of iodine combined with ethyl esters of fatty acids of poppyseed oil. And although these esters are primarily as ethyl monoiodostearate and ethyl diiodostearate, the actual, specific structure is unknown.
Indication
For use as a radio-opaque medium for hysterosalpingography and lymphography, and as an antineoplastic agent when part of the iodine is 131-I. It is also used in follow-up imaging for chemoembolization.
Associated Conditions
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Clinical Trials
FDA Approved Products
Singapore Approved Products
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