Information about Gadodiamide

Generic Name : Gadodiamide
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Gadodiamide are provided here.

Pronunciation : gad-oh-DYE-a-mide

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Gadodiamide, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

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ICD Code : Y57.6 Therapeutic Classification : Diagnostic Agents

Trade Names/Brand Names of Gadodiamide

International :

Omniscan

Why is Gadodiamide Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a gadolinium-based MRI contrast agent, used to diagnose problems in the brain, spine, chest, stomach, hip area, and other parts of the body. It helps in clear visualization of blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues.

When should Gadodiamide not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe kidney disease, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Gadodiamide?

CNS- Adults: The recommended dose is 0.2 mL/kg (0.1 mmol/kg) administered as a bolus intravenous injection.
Body- The recommended dose is 0.1 mL/kg (0.05 mmol/kg).

How should Gadodiamide be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Gadodiamide?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, infection, kidney or liver impairment, seizures, diabetes, high blood pressure, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Patient may develop with increased risk of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), if it is so consult with your healthcare provider.

What are the side effects of Gadodiamide?

Most Common - Nausea, headache and dizziness.
Heart - Heart failure, abnormal heart rhythm, heart attack, flushing, chest pain and blood clots.
Central Nervous System - Convulsion, incoordination, abnormal coordination, tingling, tremor, aggravated multiple sclerosis, migraine.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, eructation, dry mouth/vomiting and blood in stool.
Eye and ENT - Abnormal vision, ringing in the ear, taste loss and taste perversion.
Liver - Abnormal liver function.
Musculoskeletal - Joint and muscle pain.
Respiratory - Runny nose and difficulty in breathing.
Skin - Itching, rash, sweating increased and hives.
Genitourinary - Acute reversible kidney failure.