title: Iopromide
text: # Iopromide
  
  Iopromide is an iodinated contrast medium for X-ray imaging. It is marketed under the name Ultravist which is produced by Bayer Healthcare. It is a low osmolar, non-ionic contrast agent for intravascular use; i.e., it is injected into blood vessels.
  
  It is commonly used in radiographic studies such as intravenous urograms, brain computer tomography (CT) and CT pulmonary angiograms (CTPAs).
  
  ## Medical uses
  
  The radiocontrast agent is given intravenously in computed tomography (CT) scans, angiography and excretory urography.
  
  