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Pentetic Acid
Medical Definition: | An iron chelating agent with properties similar to those of the edetates. (From Dorland, 28th ed) DTPA has also been used as a chelator for other metals, such as plutonium. | |
Guide Notes: | GADOLINIUM DTPA is also available | |
Also Called: | Pentacine,CaNa-DTPA,Indium-DTPA,Mn-Dtpa,Pentetates,Sn-DTPA,Zinc-DTPA,Ca-DTPA | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 67-43-6 |
Gadolinium DTPA - A complex of gadolinium with a chelating agent, diethylenetriamine penta-acetic acid (DTPA see PENTETIC ACID), that is given to enhance the image in cranial and spinal MRIs. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p706) | |
Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate - A technetium imaging agent used in renal scintigraphy, computed tomography, lung ventilation imaging, gastrointestinal scintigraphy, and many other procedures which employ radionuclide imaging agents. |
Pentetic Acid Medical Definitions and Terms
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