Iohexol
Iohexol is a safe, nonionic, low osmolar contrast agent used during X-rays as well as CT scans. It is
eliminated exclusively by the kidneys, where it is filtered but not secreted, metabolized, or
reabsorbed. It has less than 2% binding to protein. Therefore it makes an ideal marker of GFR and a
good alternative to radiotracers, which are not suitable for some patients and require special
handling, storage, and disposal. It has also a low allergic potential.
In order to have the contrast agent to work as efficient as possible it needs to undergo a deashing procedure to remove all impurities. This can be done very efficiently by means of ion exchange.
In order to have the contrast agent to work as efficient as possible it needs to undergo a deashing procedure to remove all impurities. This can be done very efficiently by means of ion exchange.
