Gadodiamide
Generic name: gadodiamide [ GAD-oh-DYE-a-mide ]
Brand names: Omniscan, Omniscan Prefill Plus, Omniscan Safepak
Dosage form: injectable solution (287 mg/mL)
Drug class:Magnetic resonance imaging contrast media
What is gadodiamide?
Gadodiamide is a contrast agent that has magnetic properties. It is used in combination with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on the MRI.
Gadodiamide is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the brain and spine (central nervous system), or the stomach and chest areas.
Gadodiamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Gadodiamide can cause a life-threatening condition in people with advanced kidney disease. You should not receive this medication if you have kidney disease or if you are on dialysis.
Before taking this medicine
Gadodiamide can cause a life-threatening condition in people with advanced kidney disease. You should not receive this medication if you have kidney disease or if you are on dialysis.
Gadodiamide can stay in your body for months or years after you receive gadodiamide. It is not known whether this could cause any health problems in people whose kidneys work properly. 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 gadodiamide if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney problems;
any type of reaction to a contrast agent;
diabetes;
an injury, surgery, or severe infection; or
if you are over 60 years old.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How is gadodiamide given?
Gadodiamide is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Your doctor or other healthcare provider may want to watch you for a short time after your test is over. This is to make sure you do not have any unwanted side effects or delayed reactions.
Gadodiamide can cause unusual results with certain medical for 12 to 24 hours after your MRI. Tell any doctor who treats you that you have received gadodiamide.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since gadodiamide is used only during your MRI, you will not be on a dosing schedule.
