meglumine

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Definition On the one hand, drugs contain the active ingredients that mediate the pharmacological effects. On the other hand, they consist of excipients, which are used for the production or to support and regulate the drug effect. Placebos, which consist only of excipients and contain no active ingredients, are an exception. Excipients can be of … Auxiliary Materials

Meglumin

Structure and properties Meglumine or -methyl-D-glucamine (C7H17NO5, Mr = 195.2 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water. It carries an amino group which is protonatable. Fields of application Some contrast agents exist as meglumine salts. In this case, meglumine serves as an organic salt former.