GADOBENATE DIMEGLUMINE

Overview

GADOBENATE DIMEGLUMINE is a Schedule H drug.
Gadobenate dimeglumine is a contrast agent that produces magnetic effects. 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 on the MRI or MRA. This medication is a gadolinium-based MRI contrast medium. It is also used to diagnose atherosclerosis. It produces magnetic effects. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

  • It may cause increased risk of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) in patients with acute or chronic severe kidney disease.
  • Caution should be exercised in patients with severe kidney disease, heart disease, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Common Side-Effects

GADOBENATE DIMEGLUMINE : Hives, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Cough, Difficulty Swallowing, Dizziness, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Wheezing, Fainting, Lightheadedness, Head Headache, Nervousness, Body Excessive Sweating

Serious Side-Effects

GADOBENATE DIMEGLUMINE : Shortness Of Breath, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Eyes Blurred Vision

Technical Classification

GADOBENATE DIMEGLUMINE is categorized as: MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING CONTRAST MEDIA / RADIOCONTRAST AGENTS / RADIOLOGIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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