Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Omniscan

Descriptions


Gadodiamide injection is used to help diagnose or find problems in the brain, spine, chest, stomach, hip area, and other parts of your body. It is a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Contrast agents are used to help create a clear picture of the different parts of the body during MRI scans. MRI scans use magnets and computers to create images or “pictures” of certain areas inside the body. Unlike x-rays, they do not involve ionizing radiation.

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:

  • Solution