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diatrizoate

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diatrizoate /dia·tri·zo·ate/ (-tri-zo´āt) the most commonly used water-soluble, iodinated, radiopaque x-ray contrast medium; used in the form of its meglumine and sodium salts.
diatrizoate
the most commonly used water-soluble, iodinated, radiopaque x-ray contrast medium.

diatrizoate
Imaging A high-osmolality–up to 7 times plasma osmolality–normally ±300 mosmol/kg compound used as intravascular radiographic contrast media. Cf Low-osmolality contrast media.


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On postoperative day 8, a meglumine diatrizoate (Gastrografin) swallow study demonstrated no evidence of extravasation, and oral feedings were begun without complication.
A meglumine diatrizoate (Gastrografin) contrast study should be performed whenever a perforation cannot be completely confirmed or ruled out by endoscopic examination.
Meglumine diatrizoate is used in upper gastrointestinal examinations when a perforation is suspected.
 
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