Dual functioning excipient for metal chelate contrast agents
US7385041B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2123/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel dual functioning excipient for metal chelate contrast agents is disclosed. The present excipient,Xm[X′(L′)]n,which is the calcium or zinc salt of the calcium or zinc complex of an organic ligand, enhances safety in that it is able to scavenge both free metal ions and free organic ligand.
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