Gadavist

• Gadavist

• Ablavar
• Clariscan
• Definity
• Definity RT
• Dotarem
• Elucirem
• Eovist
• ExEm
• Gadavist
• Gadobutrol
• Gadoterate Meglumine
• Lumason
• Magnevist
• MultiHance
• Omniscan
• Omniscan/Sodium Chloride
• OptiMARK
• Optison
• Prohance
• Vueway
• Xenoview

• Injectable

• By injection

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. It is given just before you have an MRI or MRA scan.

Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to gadobutrol.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, any type of infection, or if you have a history of asthma or allergies. Tell you doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to any contrast agent.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious unwanted effects including brain problems (encephalopathy), death, coma, and seizures, when given intrathecally (injection given through the spinal canal)Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF)Acute kidney injury (AKI)Injection site reactions

This medicine contains a metal called gadolinium, which can stay in your body (including the brain, bones, skin, liver, kidney, spleen) for a long time (several months to years). Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet

Rash, swelling, hardness, tightness, burning, itching, or red or dark patches on your skin

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney problems, asthma, allergies, or you had an allergic reaction to any contrast agent.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF)Acute kidney injury

• Change in how much or how often you urinate, dark urine, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
• Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
• Muscle stiffness or weakness, stiff joints or trouble moving, deep bone pain
• Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Rash, swelling, hardness, tightness, burning, itching, or red or dark patches on your skin
• Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed