Megatope (IsoTex Diagnostics)

Megatope (IsoTex Diagnostics) - General Information

A diagnostic radiopharmaceutical containing iodinated I 131 albumin for intravenous imaging. Following intravenous injection, radioiodinated albumin human is uniformly distributed throughout the intravascular pool within 10 minutes; extravascular distribution takes place more slowly (2 days). Megatope is indicated for use in determinations of total blood and plasma volumes, cardiac output, cardiac and pulmonary blood volumes and circulation times

Pharmacology of Megatope (IsoTex Diagnostics)

Regulates the colloidal osmotic pressure of blood. It is used to increase the circulating plasma volume, thereby reducing hemoconcentrtion and blood viscosity. Also used as a transport protein that binds naturally occurring, therapeutic and toxic materials in circulation.

Additional information about Megatope (IsoTex Diagnostics)

Megatope (IsoTex Diagnostics) Indication: For determination of total blood and plasma volumes
Mechanism Of Action: Serum albumin acts as a high molecular weight, very soluble osmolyte
Drug Interactions: Not Available
Food Interactions: Not Available
Generic Name: Serum albumin iodonated
Synonyms: Serum albumin precursor
Drug Category: Imaging Agents
Drug Type: Biotech; Approved

Other Brand Names containing Serum albumin iodonated: Megatope (IsoTex Diagnostics);
Absorption: Not Available
Toxicity (Overdose): Not Available
Protein Binding: Not Available
Biotransformation: Not Available
Half Life: Not Available
Dosage Forms of Megatope (IsoTex Diagnostics): Not Available
Chemical IUPAC Name: Human serum albumin
Chemical Formula: C2936H4624N786O889S41
Serum albumin iodonated on Wikipedia: Not Available
Organisms Affected: Humans and other mammals