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Diagnostic imaging x-ray contrast agents

US5573750A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 1995
Grant dateNov 12, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB82Y5/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to methods of x-ray diagnostic imaging the blood pool, liver, spleen and/or lymph system of a mammal comprising administering a contrast effective amount of a contrast agent having the structure: ##STR1## wherein: X is O, S or NR.sup.4 ; PA1 R.sup.3 is alkyl containing 1 to 17 carbon atoms or (CH.sub.2).sub.w CO.sub.2 R.sup.5 ; PA1 and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, n and w are as defined herein.

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