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Intracisternal dimer X: Toxicity and prophylaxis

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Although Dimer X is said to be a low toxic water soluble contrast medium, epileptic seizures sometimes occur during or after Dimer X ventriculography. The toxicity of this dye was examined in rats and possible prophylactic measures were evaluated. From the results of our experiment it was concluded that Dimer X of low concentration should be used with premedication of Valium and Decadron.

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Nishikawa, M., Yonekawa, Y. Intracisternal dimer X: Toxicity and prophylaxis. Neuroradiology 11, 61–65 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00345014

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