Ioxilan

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Ioxilan

Ioxilan (pronounced as eye-ox-i-lan) is a non-ionic, tri-iodinated radiographic contrast medium used in various medical imaging procedures.

Etymology

The term "Ioxilan" is derived from its chemical structure, which includes three iodine atoms (hence the prefix 'io-') and an 'xilan' suffix, which is common in the nomenclature of radiographic contrast media.

Usage

Ioxilan is primarily used in radiology to enhance the visibility of blood vessels in angiography, the urinary tract in intravenous urography, and the gastrointestinal tract in barium enema procedures. It is also used in computed tomography (CT) scans to improve the contrast between different tissues.

Mechanism of Action

Ioxilan works by blocking x-rays. As x-rays pass through the body, they are absorbed by different amounts by different tissues. By introducing Ioxilan into the body, it absorbs the x-rays more than the surrounding tissues, thus creating a contrast that can be seen on the x-ray image.

Related Terms

  • Radiology: The medical specialty that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the body.
  • Angiography: A medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body.
  • Intravenous Urography: A radiological procedure used to visualize abnormalities of the urinary system.
  • Barium Enema: A type of X-ray imaging test that allows doctors to examine your lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
  • Computed Tomography (CT): A type of imaging that uses special x-ray equipment to make cross-sectional pictures of your body.

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