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Medicines meglumine amidotrizoate + sodium amidotrizoateQuestion & answer

meglumine amidotrizoate + sodium amidotrizoate · Medicine question

Why is meglumine amidotrizoate + sodium amidotrizoate used during an X-ray or CT scan?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Its iodine absorbs X-rays, making selected organs, vessels or body cavities easier to distinguish from surrounding tissues.

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Gastrografinemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 21
Urografin 150 for Infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 6

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