Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine Pharmacology

Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine

About Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine
Gadolinium compound, Diagnostic aid, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)( Paramagnetic) contrast agent.
Mechanism of Action of Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine
Gadopentetate dimeglumine provides positive contrast enhancement for magnetic resonance imaging. It is a paramagnetic contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging. Gadopentic acid, dimeglumine is a highly paramagnetic compound which leads to distinct shortening of the relaxation times even in low concentrations.
Pharmacokinets of Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine
Absorption: It is absorbed through intravenous route. Distribution: The drug is quickly diffuses in the extracellular space. Metabolism: It do not undergo metabolism. Excretion: It is excreted mainly through urine.
Onset of Action for Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine
N/A
Duration of Action for Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine
N/A
Half Life of Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine
100 minutes
Side Effects of Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine
1.Nausea
2.Vomiting
3.Headache
4.Dizziness
5.General feeling of warmth
6.Urticaria
7.Localised oedema
8.Sweating
9.Injection site coldness
Contra-indications of Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine
1.Hypersensitivity to Gadopentetic Acid Dimeglumine
Special Precautions while taking Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine
1.Hypersensitivity reactions is higher in case of previous reaction of contrast media
2.History of bronchial asthma
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
May be used
Breast Feeding Related Information
May be used
Children Related Information
May be used
Indications for Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine
1.For diagnostic use
Interactions for Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine
N/A
Typical Dosage for Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine
Adults and children: 0.2ml- 0.6ml`kg body weight as IV injection depending on the region to be investigated and the examination technique
Schedule of Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine
N/A
Storage Requirements for Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine
N/A
Effects of Missed Dosage of Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Gadopentetic acid dimeglumine
N/A

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