Gadodiamide (Gadodiamide)
Overview of Gadodiamide
Gadodiamide is a non-ionic paramagnetic agent. Gadodiamide is used for enhancement in imaging of cranial and spinal structures.
Indication of Gadodiamide
Gadodiamide is primarily indicated in conditions like Diagnostic procedures, Non ionic contrast medium.
Contraindication of Gadodiamide
Gadodiamide is contraindicated in conditions like Anaemia,Asthma,Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects of Gadodiamide
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Gadodiamide, which give rise to further complications include Hypotension, Hypotension, Paresthesia, Transient elevation of serum iron & bilirulin, Localized Pain.,Gadodiamide produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Shock. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Gadodiamide therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Gadodiamide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Pain, Allergic reactions, Taste disturbance, Nausea and vomiting, Sensation of warmth, dizziness.
Precautions of Gadodiamide
The usual precaution measures for MRI examination should be taken, such as exclusion of pacemakers and ferro-magnetic implants.To enable immediate action in emergencies, the necessary medicinal products and equipment for intubation and adequate ventilation support must be immediately available. If hypersensitivity reactions occur, the administration of the contrast medium must be discontinued immediately.