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Compositions of iodophenoxy alkanes and iodophenyl ethers in combination with cellulose derivatives for visualization of the gastrointestinal tract

US5607660A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1994
Grant dateMar 4, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K49/0433
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising an iodophenoxy alkane, iodophenyl alkenylalkyl ether or an iodophenyl alkynylalkyl ether x-ray producing agent in combination with a cellulose derivative in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract.

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