Ferumoxides
This iron oxide nanoparticle preparation was used as an imaging contrast agent to enhance MRI scans of the liver and spleen, helping doctors detect abnormalities. It is taken up selectively by healthy liver cells, making tumors and lesions appear different on imaging.
Áreas Terapêuticas
Mecanismo de Ação
Enhances the contrast of specific tissues or structures during medical imaging procedures by altering the local signal intensity or X-ray absorption characteristics.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Enhances the contrast of specific tissues or structures during medical imaging procedures by altering the local signal intensity or X-ray absorption characteristics.
HBD / HBA
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No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Perguntas frequentes
This iron oxide nanoparticle preparation was used as an imaging contrast agent to enhance MRI scans of the liver and spleen, helping doctors detect abnormalities. It is taken up selectively by healthy liver cells, making tumors and lesions appear different on imaging.
Enhances the contrast of specific tissues or structures during medical imaging procedures by altering the local signal intensity or X-ray absorption characteristics.
Yes, Ferumoxides is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Unknown.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1201502. Open-access bioactivity database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-02-27.
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