THIOL-BASED AGENTS FOR REDUCING TOXICITIES ASSOCIATED WITH MEDICAL PROCEDURES EMPLOYING RADIOGRAPHIC CONTRAST AGENTS

摘要

Improved methods of administration of thiol-based agents, such as NAC (N-acetylcysteine) and STS (sodium thiosulfate), are provided that protect against renal and other organ injury caused by diagnostic or therapeutic intra-arterial procedures which employ radiographic contrast agents.