Magnevist

Generic name:gadopentetate dimeglumine [ gad-oh-PEN-te-tate-dye-MEG-loo-meen ]
Drug class:Magnetic resonance imaging contrast media

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 24, 2021.

What is Magnevist?

Magnevist 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.

Magnevist is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the brain, blood vessels, and spin (central nervous system).

Magnevist may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Magnevist can cause a life-threatening condition in people with advanced kidney disease. The symptoms of this condition include:

• burning, itching, swelling, scaling, and tightening or hardening of your skin;

• muscle weakness;

• joint stiffness in your arms, hands, legs, or feet;

• deep bone pain in your ribs or your hips;

• trouble moving; or

• skin redness or discoloration.

Before receiving Magnevist, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or if you are on dialysis. You may not be able to receive this medicine. Also tell your doctor if you have recently received any contrast agent similar to Magnevist.

Also tell your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, liver disease, a heart rhythm disorder, asthma or allergies, if you are over 60 years old, if you have ever had a reaction to a contrast agent, or if you have recently had an injury, surgery, or severe infection.

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.

Before taking this medicine

Magnevist 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 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 Magnevist if you are allergic to gadopentetate dimeglumine.

To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• kidney problems;

• any type of reaction to a contrast agent;

• diabetes;

• high blood pressure;

• liver disease;

• asthma, hay fever, food or drug allergies;

• an injury,