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iotrex

used as radiation source for brachytherapy; structure in first source

Also Known As:

125I-HBS

Networked: 3 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Benzene Derivatives: 17
        Benzenesulfonates
        iotrex: 3
- Sulfur Compounds: 278
  - Sulfur Acids
    - Sulfonic Acids: 1605
      - Arylsulfonic Acids
        Arylsulfonates: 1
        Benzenesulfonates
        iotrex: 3

Experts

1.	Stea, Baldassarre: 2 articles (07/2008 - 04/2006)
2.	Chino, Kazumi: 1 article (07/2008)
3.	Grace, Ana: 1 article (07/2008)
4.	Silvain, Daniel: 1 article (07/2008)
5.	Stubbs, James: 1 article (07/2008)
6.	Amin, Pradip: 1 article (04/2006)
7.	Bastin, Kenneth T: 1 article (04/2006)
8.	Burri, Stuart: 1 article (04/2006)
9.	Gabayan, Arash J: 1 article (04/2006)
10.	Green, Sylvan B: 1 article (04/2006)

Related Diseases

1.	Brain Neoplasms (Brain Tumor) 07/01/2008 - "Temporary, low dose rate brachytherapy to the margins of resected brain tumors, using a balloon catheter system (GliaSite Radiation Therapy System) and liquid I-125 radiation source (Iotrex), began in 2002 at the University of Arizona Medical Center. " 12/01/2000 - "Biodistribution and dosimetry of an aqueous solution containing sodium 3-(125I)iodo-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonate (Iotrex) for brachytherapy of resected malignant brain tumors." 12/01/2000 - "Iotrex is an aqueous radiotherapy solution containing sodium 3-(125I)iodo-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonate (125I-HBS), which is used as the radiation source for the brachytherapy of resected of brain tumor cavity margins with the GliaSite catheter. "
2.	Neoplasms (Cancer) 04/01/2006 - "The balloon was afterloaded with liquid I (Iotrex) to deliver a median dose of 60 Gy to an average depth of 1 cm with a median dose rate of 52.3 Gy/hr. Patients were carefully followed with serial magnetic resonance imaging and monthly examinations for tumor progression, side effects, and survival. "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Solutions
2.	Sodium

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Catheters
2.	Radiotherapy
3.	Brachytherapy