Gadoteridol
Generic name: gadoteridol [ GAD-oh-TER-i-dol ]
Brand name: Prohance
Dosage form: intravenous solution (279.3 mg/mL)
Drug class:Magnetic resonance imaging contrast media
What is gadoteridol?
Gadoteridol 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.
Gadoteridol is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the head and neck, or brain and spine (central nervous system).
Gadoteridol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Gadoteridol can cause a life-threatening condition in people with advanced kidney disease. Before receiving gadoteridol, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or if you are on dialysis. You may not be able to receive gadoteridol. Also tell your doctor if you have recently received any contrast agents similar to gadoteridol.
Before taking this medicine
Gadoteridol 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.
Gadoteridol 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 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 gadoteridol 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;
anemia or other red blood cell disorder;
a seizure;
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 gadoteridol given?
Gadoteridol 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.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since gadoteridol is used only during your MRI, you will not be on a dosing schedule.
