Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents (Diagnostic)
Category- Diagnostic aid, paramagnetic, brain disorders - Gadodiamide; Gadopentetate; Gadoteridol; Gadoversetamide
- Diagnostic
aid, paramagnetic, breast disease - Gadopentetate
- Diagnostic aid, paramagnetic, cardiac disease - Gadopentetate
- Diagnostic aid, paramagnetic, liver disorders - Gadopentetate; Gadoversetamide
- Diagnostic aid, paramagnetic, musculoskeletal disease - Gadopentetate
- Diagnostic
aid, paramagnetic, spine disorders - Gadodiamide; Gadopentetate; Gadoteridol; Gadoversetamide
- Diagnostic aid, paramagnetic, uterus disorders - Gadopentetate
DescriptionMRI (magnetic resonance imaging) contrast agents
(also called paramagnetic agents) are used to help provide a clear picture
during MRI. MRI is a special kind of diagnostic procedure. It uses magnets
and computers to create images or ``pictures'" of certain areas inside the
body. Unlike x-rays, it does not involve ionizing radiation.
MRI contrast agents are given by injection before or during MRI to help
diagnose problems or diseases of the brain or the spine. In addition, gadopentetate
is used to help diagnose problems in other parts of the body, such as the
bones and joints, breast, liver, soft tissues, and uterus. Gadoversetamide
is also used to help diagnose problems in the liver.
MRI contrast agents may also be used to diagnose other conditions as determined
by your doctor.
MRI contrast agents are injected into a vein. The doses of these agents
will be different for different patients depending on the weight of the person.
These agents are to be used only by or under the supervision of a doctor.
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