Tyropanoate sodiumProduct ingredient for Tyropanoic acid
- Name
- Tyropanoate sodium
- Drug Entry
- Tyropanoic acid
Tyropanoic acid is a radiocontrast agent used in cholecystography, the X-ray diagnosis of gallstones under the trade names include Bilopaque, Lumopaque, Tyropaque, and Bilopac. The molecule contains three heavy iodine atoms which obstruct X-rays in the same way as the calcium in bones, which results in a visible image 9.
- Accession Number
- DBSALT001341
- Synonyms
- Sodium tyropanoate