GADOPENTETATE DIMEGLUMINE

Overview

GADOPENTETATE DIMEGLUMINE is a Schedule H drug.
Gadopentetate dimeglumine is a contrast agent that produces magnetic effects. 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).

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

  • You should not receive gadopentetate dimeglumine if you are allergic to it.
  • 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.
  • It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
  • It is not known whether gadopentetate dimeglumine passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Serious Side-Effects

GADOPENTETATE DIMEGLUMINE : Eyes Blurred Vision, Difficulty Breathing, Labored Breathing, Irregular Heartbeat, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Shortness Of Breath

Rare Side-Effects

GADOPENTETATE DIMEGLUMINE : Arms Pain, Back Pain, Chest Pain, Chills, Confusion, Cough, Difficulty Swallowing, Dizziness, Fainting, Lightheadedness, Fever, Head Headache, Nausea, Nervousness, Noisy Breathing, Pale Skin, Runny Nose, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Body Excessive Sweating, Wheezing

Technical Classification

GADOPENTETATE 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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