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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
Pentetic Acid Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 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)
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 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.

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