Iodixanol
Iodixanol, sold under the brand name Visipaque, is an iodine-containing non-ionic radiocontrast agent.[2] It is available as a generic medication.[3][4] Medical usesThe radiocontrast agent is given intravenously for computed tomography (CT) imaging of the head, body, excretory urography and venography. The radiocontrast agent is also given intra-arterially for angiography imaging.[5] Adverse effectsAbout 30% of those received intravenous iodixanol injection has warmth, pain, or discomfort at the site of the injection. Other adverse effects include: taste perversion (3.5%), nausea (2.8%), and headache (2.5%).[5] Society and cultureAvailable formsThe contrast can either be given intra-arterialy or intravenously.[5] Veterinary usesIodixanol is also the active ingredient in a number of 'cushion' products used during the centrifugation of stallion semen. It is layered underneath the extended stallion semen allowing for a higher g force to be used with less sperm damage and better recovery rates. Post centrifugation the supernatant above and the cushion below is removed, leaving a concentrated sperm pellet in the conical tube.[6] References
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