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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

Overview

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.

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)

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
50419-320
INTRAVENOUS
181.43 mg in 1 mL
3/27/2015

EMA Drug Approvals

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NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Gadoxetic Acid Disodium Injection
国药准字H20213742
化学药品
注射剂
9/24/2021
Gadoxetic Acid Disodium Injection
国药准字HJ20150178
化学药品
注射剂
1/15/2024
Gadoxetic Acid Disodium Injection
国药准字H20193162
化学药品
注射剂
6/6/2019
Gadoxetic Acid Disodium Injection
国药准字H20244108
化学药品
注射剂
6/25/2024
Gadoxetic Acid Disodium Injection
国药准字HJ20150175
化学药品
注射剂
1/15/2024

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