Gadoteridol

Gadoteridol is a paramagnetic contrast medium used to provide clear picture during MRI(magnetic resonance imaging) which is a special type ofdiagnostic procedures.

Brands

Adult Dose

Dose: 0.2 ml/kg body weight
Single Dose: 0.2 (0.2)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: IV
Instructions:

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

belongs to Gadolinium. . The Molecular Weight of Gadoteridol is 558.69. It is weakly acidic drug.

Contraindications

Gadoteridol is contraindicated in conditions like Haemolytic anaemia,Renal impairment,Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Effects

Gadoteridol produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Cardiovascular effect. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Gadoteridol therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Gadoteridol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Diarrhea, Nausea and vomiting, vasodialation.

Indications

Gadoteridol is primarily indicated in conditions like Diagnostic procedures, Non ionic contrast medium.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Gadoteridol was found.

Interfrence

Risks

Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Storage

Store in a well closed container, Between 15°C-30°C. Do not Freeze.

Warnings

Gadoteridol should be given to pregnant mothers with caution. Care should also be taken in patints who are allergic to gadoteridol.

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