Meglumine

1-Deoxy-1-(methylamino)-D-glucitol. A derivative of sorbitol in which the hydroxyl group in position 1 is replaced by a methylamino group. Often used in conjunction with iodinated organic compounds as contrast medium.

Year introduced: 1991(1977)

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Tree Number(s): D02.033.800.813.550, D09.067.342.600, D09.853.813.550

MeSH Unique ID: D008536

Registry Number: 6HG8UB2MUY

Entry Terms:

• Methylglucamine

Previous Indexing:

• Amino Sugars (1971-1976)
• Sorbitol (1969-1976)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Contrast Media

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Alcohols
Sugar Alcohols
Sorbitol
Meglumine
Diatrizoate Meglumine
Iothalamate Meglumine
Meglumine Antimoniate

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Carbohydrates
Amino Sugars
Hexosamines
Meglumine
Diatrizoate Meglumine
Iothalamate Meglumine
Meglumine Antimoniate

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Carbohydrates
Sugar Alcohols
Sorbitol
Meglumine
Diatrizoate Meglumine
Iothalamate Meglumine
Meglumine Antimoniate