Ethiodized oil

Generic Name
Ethiodized oil
Brand Names
Lipiodol, Lipiodol Ultra Fluide
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
8008-53-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
KZW0R0686Q
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
Associated Therapies
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