Gadoversetamide Side Effects

Serious Side Effects of Gadoversetamide

Signs of allergic reaction such as hives, swelling and difficulty breathing
Urinating less frequently or not at all
Mental changes such as drowsiness, confusion or mood changes
Increased thirst or loss of appetite
Swelling, weight gain or shortness of breath
Cardiac complications such as fast or abnormal heart beats

Common Side Effects of Gadoversetamide

Mild headache or dizziness
Indigestion, nausea or diarrhea
Distorted sense of taste
Numbness, burning pain or tingling
Symptoms on site of injection such as cold or warmth, swelling or pain

Warnings & Recalls for Gadoversetamide

Family Planning

It is not known whether Gadoversetamide has an effect on fertility or poses a danger to pregnant women or infants of nursing mothers. Use with caution and only under necessity.

General Warnings

Gadoversetamide may increase the risk for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) among patients with impaired elimination of the drugs.
This drug should not be administered to patients with chronic, severe kidney disease or acute kidney injury.

Interactions

Patients should consult with their doctor regarding Gadoversetamide interactions with food, beverages, activities and medication.

Gadoversetamide Treatment and Use

What is Gadoversetamide?

Gadoversetamide is used as an aid in magnetic resonance imagining (MRI) in order to detect certain disorders in the brain, spine or liver.

How does it work?

Gadoversetamide enhances contrast in blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues so that they can be seen more clearly in MRIs.

How to take Gadoversetamide

Gadoversetamide comes in the form of an injection into a vein through an IV administered by a nurse or doctor at a hospital or health clinic during the MRI.

Other Names for Gadoversetamide

Generic name:

Gadoversetamide