Inhibition of platelet aggregation by contrast media

Radiology. 1979 Aug;132(2):341-2. doi: 10.1148/132.2.341.

Abstract

The effect of 30% Urografin on platelet aggregation induced by adenosine diphosphate (ADP), epinephrine, and arachidonic acid was examined. In vivo and in vitro experiments in 10 nondiabetic subjects and in vitro experiments in 7 diabetic-uremic patients showed a statistically significant decrease in platelet aggregation 20 minutes after in vitro incubation or in vivo infusion with Urografin. Urografin concentration was about 2.4-2.5%. The possibility of bleeding induced by contrast media and the connection with acute renal failure in diabetic-uremic patients are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adenosine Diphosphate / pharmacology
  • Arachidonic Acids / pharmacology
  • Diabetic Nephropathies / blood
  • Diatrizoate / analogs & derivatives*
  • Diatrizoate / pharmacology*
  • Diatrizoate Meglumine / pharmacology*
  • Epinephrine / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Platelet Aggregation / drug effects*
  • Uremia / blood

Substances

  • Arachidonic Acids
  • Diatrizoate
  • Diatrizoate Meglumine
  • Adenosine Diphosphate
  • Epinephrine