V08CA01 - Gadopentetic Acid |
Not porphyrinogenic |
NP |
Rationale
Gadopentetic acid is not metabolized, it is excreted unchanged through the kidneys.
Chemical description
Gadopentetic acid is an ionic gadolinium chelate.
Therapeutic characteristics
Gadopentetic acid is used as a contrast medium in magnetic resonance imaging. It is given intravenously, by intra-articular injection, orally or rectally.
Hepatic exposure
Not significant
Metabolism and pharmakokinetics
Gadopentetic acid is not metabolized, it is excreted unchanged through the kidneys.
References
- Drug reference publications
- Sweetman SC, editor. Martindale: The complete drug reference. Gadopentetic acid. Pharmaceutical Press 2009. #2966
- Summary of Product Characteristics
- Norwegian medicines agency. Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Magnevist. #2965
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