Non-ionic contrast media are neutral water-soluble triiodobenzene derivatives; the solubility is provided by hydrophilic groups in the side chains, preferentially hydroxy groups.
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(2004). Non-ionic Contrast Media. In: Encyclopedic Reference of Molecular Pharmacology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-29832-0_1142
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