Metrizoic acid

DB09346ApprovedSmall moleculeRadiographic Contrast Agent

Metrizoic acid is a molecule used as a contrast medium. It present a higher risk of allergic reactions due to its high osmolality. Its approval has been discontinued by the... One study in 1976 demonstrated that metrizoic acid, when used for cardiac angiography, was well tolerated.

Mechanism: The mechanism of action of metrizoic acid is as an X-Ray contrast activity.
Curator reviewed · 1 reference
Primary indication: For use as a contrast medium.Curator reviewed
Formula / weight: C₁₂H₁₁I₃N₂O₄ · 627.943 g/mol (avg)
Code names: V08AA02

Resolves to

Compound

UNIICM1N99QR1MCAS1949-45-7ChEMBLCHEMBL1736ChEBI34847PubChem2528KEGGC14165

Clinical / RWD

ATCV08AA02

Structure

InChIKeyGGGDNPWHMNJRFN-UHFFFAOYSA-NSMILESCN(C(C)=O)C1=C(I)C(C(O)=O)=C(I)C(NC(C)=O)=C1I

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Which companies are running trials of Metrizoic acid, in which indications and phases, and which of those programs are still active?

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