Hypaque
Diatrizoic acid (or its anionic form, Diatrizoate) (Hypaque®, Nycomed Imaging), also known as Amidotrizoic acid, or 3,5-Diacetamido-2,4,6-triiodobenzoic acid, is an iodine-containing radiocontrast agent given intravenously to enhance contrast in computed tomography, to image the kidneys and related structures, and to image blood vessels. It is also given by enema to image the rectum and colon. more...
A history of sensitivity to iodine is not a contraindication to using diatrizoate, although it suggests caution in use of the agent. more...
Diatrizoate also kills tapeworms. more...