| iothalamic acid | <chemical> 3-(acetylamino)-2,4,6-triiodo-5-((methylamino)carbonyl)benzoic acid. A contrast medium in diagnostic radiology with properties similar to those of diatrizoic acid. It is used primarily as its sodium and meglumine (iothalamate meglumine) salts. Pharmacological action: contrast media. Chemical name: Benzoic acid, 3-(acetylamino)-2,4,6-triiodo-5-((methylamino)carbonyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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