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 pharmacokinetics
Gadopentetic acid is not metabolized, it is excreted unchanged through the kidneys.
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References
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| Drug reference publications | ||
| 1. | Sweetman SC, editor. Martindale: The complete drug reference. Gadopentetic acid. Pharmaceutical Press 2009.
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| Summary of Product Characteristics | ||
| 2. | Norwegian medicines agency. Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Magnevist.
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Tradenames
Magnevist 
Magnevist 
Magnevist 
Magnevist 
Magnegita · Magnevist 
Magnegita · Magnevist 
Magnegita · Magnevist 
Magnevist 
Acide gadopentetique 
Acido gadopentetico 
Gadopentetic acid