Gadavist
Generic name:gadobutrol [ GAD-oh-BUE-trol ]
Drug class:Magnetic resonance imaging contrast media
What is Gadavist?
Gadavist is a contrast agent that has magnetic properties. It is used in combination with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly.
Gadavist is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the brain and spine (central nervous system), or the blood vessels of the kidneys, and the heart. Gadavist is also used with MRI of the breast to help detect breast cancer.
Warnings
Gadavist can cause a life-threatening condition in people with advanced kidney disease. Your doctor may check your kidney function before you receive this medicine.
Gadavist can stay in your body for months or years after you receive this medicine. It is not known whether this could cause any health problems in people with normal kidneys. Tell your doctor if you have had repeated scans with a contrast agent, and provide the date of your last scan.
Before taking this medicine
Gadavist can cause a life-threatening condition in people with advanced kidney disease. Your doctor may check your kidney function before you receive this medicine.
Gadobutrol can stay in your body for months or years after you receive this medicine. It is not known whether this could cause any health problems in people with normal kidneys. Tell your doctor if you have had repeated scans with a contrast agent, and provide the date of your last scan.
You should not receive Gadavist if you are allergic to gadobutrol.
To make sure Gadavist is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
any type of reaction to a contrast agent;
diabetes;
an injury, surgery, or severe infection; or
if you are over 60 years old.
It is not known whether Gadavist will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using gadobutrol. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How is Gadavist given?
Gadavist is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection in a clinic or hospital setting.
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