Ioxaglic acid
Radiographic Contrast Agent — VARIOUS
Also known as: Hexabrix 160, ioxaglate, ioxaglate meglumine, ioxaglate sodium
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Ioxaglic acid is a drug in the Radiographic Contrast Agent class catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the FDA in 1985. Its mechanism of action is classified as X-Ray Contrast Activity.
- Drug class: Radiographic Contrast Agent.
- Mechanism of action: X-Ray Contrast Activity.
- ATC code: V08AB03 (Watersoluble, nephrotropic, low osmolar X-ray contrast media).
- Molecular formula: C24H21I6N5O8; molecular weight 1268.89 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-26 | FDA | — | — |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
V08AB03 | VARIOUS › CONTRAST MEDIA › X-RAY CONTRAST MEDIA, IODINATED › Watersoluble, nephrotropic, low osmolar X-ray contrast media |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Ioxaglic acid is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C24H21I6N5O8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 1268.89 g/mol |
| CAS number | 59017-64-0 |
| InChIKey | TYYBFXNZMFNZJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 3742 |
Frequently asked questions
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How does Ioxaglic acid work?
Ioxaglic acid is classified as X-Ray Contrast Activity.
When was Ioxaglic acid first approved?
Ioxaglic acid was first approved by the FDA in 1985.
What drug class does Ioxaglic acid belong to?
Ioxaglic acid is in the Radiographic Contrast Agent class.
What is the chemical formula of Ioxaglic acid?
Ioxaglic acid has the molecular formula C24H21I6N5O8 and a molecular weight of 1268.89 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 1472 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL1200508 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 3742 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB09313 — drug record
- FDA UNII Z40X7EI2AF — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Ioxaglic acid — current prescribing information (label search)
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