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  2. Iohexol - Wikipedia

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    Iohexol, sold under the trade name Omnipaque among others, is a contrast agent used for X-ray imaging. [4] This includes when visualizing arteries, veins, ventricles of the brain, the urinary system, and joints, as well as during computed tomography (CT scan). [4] It is given by mouth, injection into a vein, or into a body cavity. [5]

  3. Iodinated contrast - Wikipedia

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    Contrast-induced nephropathy is defined as either a greater than 25% increase of serum creatinine or an absolute increase in serum creatinine of 0.5 mg/dL. [26] Iodinated contrast may be toxic to the kidneys , especially when given via the arteries prior to studies such as catheter coronary angiography.

  4. Iodixanol - Wikipedia

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    Iodixanol is also the active ingredient in a number of 'cushion' products used during the centrifugation of stallion semen. It is layered underneath the extended stallion semen allowing for a higher g force to be used with less sperm damage and better recovery rates.

  5. History of aspirin - Wikipedia

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    The U.S. ASA patent expired in 1917, but Sterling owned the aspirin trademark, which was the only commonly used term for the drug. In 1920, United Drug Company challenged the Aspirin trademark, which became officially generic for public sale in the U.S. (although it remained trademarked when sold to wholesalers and pharmacists). With demand ...

  6. Aspergum - Wikipedia

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    Aspergum is the United States trademark name for an analgesic chewing gum, whose active ingredient is aspirin.Aspergum is owned by Retrobrands USA LLC. Aspergum contained 227 mg (3½ grains) of aspirin, and was available in cherry and orange flavors. [1]

  7. Mechanism of action of aspirin - Wikipedia

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    Additionally, aspirin induces the formation of NO-radicals in the body, which have been shown in mice to have an independent mechanism of reducing inflammation. This reduces leukocyte adhesion, which is an important step in immune response to infection. There is currently insufficient evidence to show that aspirin helps to fight infection. [18]

  8. Metrizamide - Wikipedia

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    Metrizamide is a non-ionic iodine-based radiocontrast agent. [1] It is also a density gradient medium for the centrifugation of biological particles. [2]Historically metrizamide replaced iofendylate (trade names: Pantopaque, Myodil) as the contrast agent of choice for myelography (an X-ray study of the spine now largely replaced by MRI).

  9. Salicylate poisoning - Wikipedia

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    The acutely toxic dose of aspirin is generally considered greater than 150 mg per kg of body mass. [12] Moderate toxicity occurs at doses up to 300 mg/kg, severe toxicity occurs between 300 and 500 mg/kg, and a potentially lethal dose is greater than 500 mg/kg. [ 13 ]