Gadopentetic acid
- Generic Name
- Gadopentetic acid
- Brand Names
- Magnevist
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C14H20GdN3O10
- CAS Number
- 80529-93-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- K2I13DR72L
- Background
A complex of gadolinium with a chelating agent, diethylenetriamine penta-acetic acid (DTPA see pentetic acid), that is given to enhance the image in cranial and spinal MRIs. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p706)
- Indication
For use with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in adults, and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) to visualize lesions with abnormal vascularity in the brain (intracranial lesions), spine and associated tissues as well as lesions with abnormal vascularity in the head and neck. Also used to facilitate the visualization of lesions with abnormal vascul...
- Associated Conditions
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- Associated Therapies
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