Gadimide Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Gadimide Injection is known as a contrast agent. It is injected into the body before (magnetic resonance imaging) scan to enhance the visibility of internal body structures. This helps to identify the problem and treat accordingly.
This medicine is given as an injection by a trained healthcare professional or radiologist. Some side effects of this agent include nausea, headache, and dizziness. Let the doctor know if any of these bother you or do not go away.
Uses of Gadimide Injection
- Diagnostic agent
Benefits of Gadimide Injection
In Diagnostic agent
Gadimide Injection contains a radiopaque contrast medium indicated for radiographic examination before an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan. It helps for better visualization of the parts of brain, spine, or other areas like stomach, where it is injected by a radiologist or a nurse and helps in diagnosing problems in the inside areas that are not visible to the naked eyes. This enables to diagnose the underlying problem and helps to treat you better.
Side effects of Gadimide Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gadimide
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
How to use Gadimide Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Gadimide Injection works
When injected into the body, Gadimide Injection contrast medium improves the quality of the MRI images. This allows the radiologist to more accurately report on how the body is working and whether there is any disease or abnormality present.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gadimide Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gadimide Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gadimide Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Gadimide Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Gadimide Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gadimide Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Gadimide Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gadimide Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Gadimide Injection?
If you miss a dose of Gadimide Injection, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney and/or liver disease, convulsions, asthma, or allergic respiratory disorders.
- Let your doctor know if you experience burning, hardening and tightening of the skin, stiffness in joints with trouble moving, bending or straightening the arms, hands, legs or feet after administration of Gadimide Injection.
- Avoid driving or operating any machinery immediately if you feel dizzy.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Alpha amino acid amides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTHERS
Action Class
Radio contrast agents
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Gadodiamide [Prescribing Information]. Oslo, Norway: GE Healthcare AS; 2010. [Accessed 24th Nov. 2022] (online) Available from:
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