Omniscan Safepak

Name: Omniscan Safepak

What is Omniscan Safepak (gadodiamide)?

Gadodiamide is a contrast agent that produces magnetic effects. It is used in combination with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on the MRI.

Gadodiamide is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the brain and spine (central nervous system), or the stomach and chest areas.

Gadodiamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving Omniscan Safepak (gadodiamide)?

Gadodiamide can cause a life-threatening condition in people with advanced kidney disease. The symptoms of this condition include:

  • burning, itching, swelling, scaling, and tightening or hardening of your skin;

  • muscle weakness;

  • joint stiffness in your arms, hands, legs, or feet;

  • deep bone pain in your ribs or your hips;

  • trouble moving; or

  • skin redness or discoloration.

Before receiving this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or if you are on dialysis. You may not be able to receive gadodiamide. Also tell your doctor if you have recently received any contrast agents similar to gadodiamide.

To make sure you can safely receive this medication, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

  • diabetes;

  • high blood pressure;

  • liver disease;

  • a heart rhythm disorder;

  • asthma, hay fever, or a history of food or drug allergies;

  • if you are over 60 years old;

  • if you have ever had any type of reaction to a contrast agent; or

  • if you have recently had an injury, surgery, or severe infection.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether gadodiamide will harm an unborn baby. Before you receive this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether gadodiamide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Before you receive this medication, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How is Omniscan Safepak (gadodiamide)given?

Gadodiamide is injected into a vein through an IV. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting during your MRI.

Your doctor or other healthcare provider may want to watch you for a short time after your test is over. This is to make sure you do not have any unwanted side effects or delayed reactions.

Gadodiamide can cause unusual results with certain medical for 12 to 24 hours after your MRI. Tell any doctor who treats you that you have received gadodiamide.

What happens if I overdose?

Since this medication is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.

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