Category

• Antihyperthyroid agent—Ipodate
• Diagnostic aid, radiopaque, gallbladder disorders—Iocetamic Acid; Iopanoic Acid; Ipodate; Tyropanoate

Description

Oral cholecystographic (ko-le-sis-to-GRAF-ik) agents are radiopaque agents. Radiopaque agents are drugs used 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 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 used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

These radiopaque agents are to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor. They are available in the following dosage forms:

Oral
• Iocetamic acid
  • Tablets (U.S.)
• Iopanoic acid
  • Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
• Ipodate
  • Capsules (U.S.)
  • Oral suspension (U.S.)
• Tyropanoate
  • Capsules (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Bilivist ³
• Bilopaque ⁴
• Cholebrine ¹
• Oragrafin Calcium ³
• Oragrafin Sodium ³
• Telepaque ²

In Canada—

• Telepaque ²

Another commonly used name for tyropanoate is sodium tyropanoate .