Gadobenate Intravenous

Name: Gadobenate Intravenous

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

  • Multihance

Available Dosage Forms:

  • Solution

Therapeutic Class: Radiological Ionic Contrast Media

Uses For gadobenate

Gadobenate is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent. Contrast agents are used to help create a clear picture of the body during MRI scans. MRI scans are a special kind of diagnostic procedure. They use magnets and computers to create images or “pictures” of certain areas inside the body. Unlike x-rays, they do not involve ionizing radiation. Gadobenate is a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA).

Gadobenate is given by injection before MRI to help diagnose problems in the brain, spine, and other parts of your body.

gadobenate is to be used only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

Proper Use of gadobenate

A doctor or other trained health professional will give you gadobenate. gadobenate is given through a needle placed in one of your veins just before you have an MRI scan.

Dialysis

No adjustment recommended

Gadobenate Identification

Substance Name

Gadobenate

CAS Registry Number

113662-23-0

Drug Class

Contrast Media

Diagnostic Agents

Administrative Information

LactMed Record Number

569

Last Revision Date

20170808

Disclaimer

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