Gadopentetate dimeglumine
Generic name: gadopentetate dimeglumine [ gad-oh-PEN-te-tate-dye-MEG-loo-meen ]
Brand name: Magnevist
Dosage form: injectable solution (46.9%)
Drug class:Magnetic resonance imaging contrast media
What is gadopentetate dimeglumine?
Gadopentetate dimeglumine 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.
Gadopentetate dimeglumine is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the brain, blood vessels, and spin (central nervous system).
Gadopentetate dimeglumine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Gadopentetate dimeglumine 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
Gadopentetate dimeglumine 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.
Gadopentetate dimeglumine can stay in your body for months or years after you receive gadopentetate dimeglumine. 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 gadopentetate dimeglumine 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.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How is gadopentetate dimeglumine given?
Gadopentetate dimeglumine is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when gadopentetate dimeglumine is injected.
Your doctor or other healthcare provider may want to watch you for a short time after your test is over. This is to m...
