Tyropanoate sodium

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Tyropanoic acid and its salt sodium tyropanoate are radiopaque contrast media 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

  1. "PubChem CID 5611".
  2. PMID 7364937


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