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Tyropanoic acid

Introduction

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Overview

Overview

Tyropanoic acid and its salt sodium tyropanoate are radiocontrast agents used in cholecystography (X-ray diagnosis of gallstones). Trade names include Bilopaque, Lumopaque, Tyropaque, and Bilopac.[1] The molecule contains three heavy iodine atoms which obstruct X-rays in the same way as the calcium in bones to produce a visible image. After injection it is rapidly excreted into the bile.[2]

References

References

  1. ↑ “PubChem CID 5611”.
  2. ↑ “Inhibition of hepatic binding of thyroxine by cholecystographic agents”. J. Clin. Invest. 65 (5): 1032–40. May 1980. doi:10.1172/JCI109755. PMC 371433. PMID 7364937.

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