Gadoteric acid
- Generic Name
- Gadoteric acid
- Brand Names
- Dotarem
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C16H25GdN4O8
- CAS Number
- 72573-82-1
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- QVF9Y6955W
- Background
Gadoteric acid is a macrocycle-structured gadolinium-based MRI contrast agent. It is composed of the organic acid DOTA (1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-tetraacetic acid) used for its chelating properties, and gadolinium (Gd3+). As a paramagnetic molecule, gadoterate develops a magnetic moment when placed in a magnetic field. This magnetic moment enha...
- Indication
Gadoteric acid is indicated for intravenous use with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in brain (intracranial), spine and associated tissues in adult and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) to detect and visualize areas with disruption of the blood brain barrier (BBB) and/or abnormal vascularity.
- Associated Conditions
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- Associated Therapies
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