Related Documents 19. USP DI Vol. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents, which may be used to diagnose some diseases by studying the function of the body's organs or to treat certain diseases. Related Documents 20. USP DI Vol.
Radiopaque agents are drugs used to help diagnose certain medical problems.
They contain iodine, which absorbs x-rays. Depending on how they are given, radiopaque agents build up in a particular area of the body. Related Documents 21. Iodine overdose Related Documents 23. USP DI Vol.