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    Iodized oil, also known as ethiodized oil, brand name Lipiodol, is a medication derived from poppyseed oil and iodine. When given by injection, it is a radio-opaque contrast agent that is used to outline structures in radiological investigations. When given orally or by intramuscular injection once or twice a … See more

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    Iodized oil is a radio-opaque contrast agent. It is used in chemoembolization applications as a … See more

    Lipiodol was first synthesized by Marcel Guerbet in the Paris School of Pharmacy in 1901. It was originally used to treat iodine deficiency.
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    Ethiodized oil is composed of iodine reacted with ethyl esters of fatty acids of poppyseed oil, primarily as ethyl monoiodostearate and ethyl diiodostearate. One … See more

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  2. WebLipiodol is a prescription oil-based radio-opaque contrast agent for hysterosalpingography, lymphography and selective hepatic intra-arterial use. It has contraindications, warnings, precautions and adverse …

  3. WebApr 23, 2023 · Generic name: ethiodized oil. Dosage form: injection. Drug class: Iodinated contrast media. Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last …

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      Lipiodol is an oil-based radiopaque contrast agent indicated for: ( 1) Use a disposable syringe to draw and inject Lipiodol. ( 2) Inject increments of 2 mL of Lipiodol into the endometrial cavity until tubal patency is determined; stop the injection if the patient develops excessive discomfort. Inject with radiologic monitoring.
      Lipiodol (Ethiodized Oil) Injection is indicated for lymphography in adult and pediatric patients. Discover now See Full Prescribing Information for complete Boxed Warning. Pulmonary and cerebral embolism can result from inadvertent intravascular injection or intravasation of Lipiodol.
      The precise structure of Lipiodol is unknown. Lipiodol is a sterile, clear, pale yellow to amber colored oil. Lipiodol has a viscosity of 34 – 70 mPa·s at 20°C, and a density of 1.28 g/cm 3 at 20°C.
      Lipiodol is a clear, pale yellow to amber colored oil; do not use if the color has darkened. Draw Lipiodol into a disposable syringe and use promptly. Discard any unused portion of Lipiodol. 3. Dosage Forms and Strengths Each milliliter of Lipiodol contains 480 mg/mL of Iodine organically combined with ethyl esters of fatty acids of poppy seed oil.
    • WebLipiodol ® (Ethiodized Oil) Injection is a registered trademark of Guerbet LLC or its affiliates and is available by prescription only. Lipiodol (ethiodized oil) Injection is indicated for selective hepatic intra-arterial …

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