Gadoterate Meglumine (gadoterate meglumine)
Intravenous Vial (Ml)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
USES: This medication is used before a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. It belongs to a class of drugs known as gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs). This medication helps the MRI scan make clearer images, so your doctor can more easily diagnose your condition.
Generic name: gadoterate meglumine
Therapeutic class: Diagnostic Agents
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Gadoterate Meglumine:
- Diagnostic Imaging
Also known as: Diagnostic Imaging Exam, Diagnostic Imaging Procedure, Diagnostic Radiography, Diagnostic Radiology.
Dosing
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Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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- Acute renal failure
- Chronic kidney disease stage 4 (severe) GFR 15-29 ml/min
- Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis
- Kidney disease with likely reduction in glomerular filtration rate (GFr)
- Asthma
Adverse reactions
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Less Frequent
- Angioedema
- Urticaria
Rare or Very Rare
- Acute pancreatitis
- Acute renal failure
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
- Bradycardia
- Bronchospastic pulmonary disease
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Coma
- Cyanosis
- Extravasation injury
- Laryngismus
- Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis
- Pharyngeal edema
- Pulmonary edema
- Seizure disorder
More Frequent
- Dizziness
- Headache disorder
- Injection site sequelae
- Nausea
- Skin rash
Rare or Very Rare
- Conjunctivitis
- Diarrhea
- Drowsy
- Dysgeusia
- Eyelid edema
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Hypertension
- Malaise
- Pain
- Palpitations
- Paresthesia
- Parosmia
- Phlebitis after infusion
- Pruritus of skin
- Sensation of cold
- Sensation of warmth
- Sialorrhea
- Symptoms of anxiety
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Tremor
- Vomiting
Precautions
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ICD codes
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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