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Gadoxetic acid

Generic Name
Gadoxetic acid
Brand Names
Eovist, Primovist
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C23H30GdN3O11
CAS Number
135326-11-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
3QJA87N40S
Background

Gadoxetic acid (gadoxetate) is a paramagnetic gadolinium-containing contrast agent in which its salt form, gadoxetate disodium, is used for intravenous injection. Ethoxybenzyl diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid is the moiety that chelates with a gadolinium ion and forms a stable complex with it to make up the drug. It is marketed by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals and FDA approved on July 3, 2008.

Indication

Gadoxetate is used as a contrast medium for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect and characterize lesions in the liver.

Associated Conditions
Chronic Liver Diseases (CLD)
Associated Therapies
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