Meglumine

Introduction: Meglumine

Description of Meglumine

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.
Source: MeSH 2007

Meglumine: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Meglumine:

• USAN
• Methylglucamine

Terms associated with Meglumine:

Terms Similar to Meglumine:

• Methylglucamine

Source - MeSH 2007

More specific terms for Meglumine:

• Diatrizoate Meglumine
• Iothalamate Meglumine

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Meglumine

• Sorbitol
• Hexosamines

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Meglumine

The following list attempts to classify Meglumine into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Organic Chemicals
  • Alcohols
    • Sugar Alcohols
      • Sorbitol
        • Meglumine

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Carbohydrates
  • Amino Sugars
    • Hexosamines
      • Meglumine

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Carbohydrates
  • Sugar Alcohols
    • Sorbitol
      • Meglumine

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