Oral cholecystographic - ko-le-sis-to-GRAF-ik agents are radiopaque agents. Radiopaque agents are drugs using to help diagnose certain medical problems. These agents contain iodine, which blocks x-rays. Depending on how the radiopaque agent is given, it localizes or builds up in certain areas of the body. When radiopaque agents are inside the body they will appear white on the x-ray film. This creates the needed distinction, or contrast, between one organ and other tissues. This will help the family doctor see any special conditions that may exist in that organ or part of the body.
The oral cholecystographic agents are taken by mouth before x-ray tests to help check for problems of the gallbladder and the biliary tract. Ipodate may also be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
These radiopaque agents are to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a family doctor. They are available in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Another commonly using name for tyropanoate is sodium tyropanoate .
Note:For quick reference, the following oral cholecystographic agents are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.
This information applies to the following medication: 1. Iocetamic Acid - eye-oh-se-TAM-ik AS-id† 2. IopanoicAcid - eye-oh-pa-NOE-ikAS-id 3. Ipodate - EYE-poe-date† 4. Tyropanoate - tye-roe-pa-NOE-ate† † Not commercially available in Canada