Adipiodone
Radiographic Contrast Agent — VARIOUS
Also known as: adipiodon, cholografin meglumine, cholografin sodium, iodipamic acid, iodipamide, iodipamide meglumine, iodipamide sodium, meglumine adipiodone
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Adipiodone is an ofm drug in the Radiographic Contrast Agent class catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the FDA in 1954. Its mechanism of action is classified as X-Ray Contrast Activity.
- Approval status: ofm (first approved 1954 by the FDA).
- Drug class: Radiographic Contrast Agent.
- Mechanism of action: X-Ray Contrast Activity.
- ATC code: V08AC04 (Watersoluble, hepatotropic X-ray contrast media).
- Molecular formula: C20H14I6N2O6; molecular weight 1139.77 g/mol.
Mechanism & targets
| Mechanism of action (MoA) | X-Ray Contrast Activity |
|---|---|
| Established pharmacologic class | Radiographic Contrast Agent |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954-04-27 | FDA | — | BRACCO |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
V08AC04 | VARIOUS › CONTRAST MEDIA › X-RAY CONTRAST MEDIA, IODINATED › Watersoluble, hepatotropic X-ray contrast media |
Reported adverse-event signals
Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.
| MedDRA term | LLR |
|---|---|
| Blepharospasm | 52.9 |
| Breast cancer stage III | 44.5 |
| Hypercholesterolaemia | 41.0 |
| Epilepsy | 40.0 |
| Facet joint syndrome | 35.6 |
| Back injury | 32.3 |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Adipiodone is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C20H14I6N2O6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 1139.77 g/mol |
| CAS number | 606-17-7 |
| InChIKey | FFINMCNLQNTKLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 3739 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
How does Adipiodone work?
Adipiodone is classified as X-Ray Contrast Activity.
When was Adipiodone first approved?
Adipiodone was first approved by the FDA in 1954.
What drug class does Adipiodone belong to?
Adipiodone is in the Radiographic Contrast Agent class.
What is the chemical formula of Adipiodone?
Adipiodone has the molecular formula C20H14I6N2O6 and a molecular weight of 1139.77 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 1455 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL1165268 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 3739 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB04711 — drug record
- FDA UNII TKQ858A3VW — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Adipiodone — current prescribing information (label search)
- FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (openFDA FAERS) — adverse-event signals, as aggregated by DrugCentral
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