Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Omniscan

Descriptions


Gadodiamide injection is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent used to help create a clear picture of the body during an MRI scan. MRI scans use magnets and computers to create images of certain areas of the body. Unlike x-rays, MRI scans do not involve radiation. Gadodiamide is a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) that is given by injection before an MRI to help diagnose problems in the brain, spine, chest, stomach, hip area, and other parts of your body.

This medicine is to be used only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

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