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Information |
Drug Groups
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approved; investigational |
Description
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Gadoversetamide is a gadolinium compound used as a contrast agent in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), particularly imaging of the brain, spine and liver. It is marketed under the trade name OptiMARK. |
Indication |
Gadoversetamide is an MRI contrast agent used for MRI diagnostic procedures to provide increased enhancement and visualization of lesions of the brain, spine and liver, including tumors. |
Affected Organisms |
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Humans and other mammals |
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Biotransformation |
None detected |
Half Life |
Distribution 13.3 ± 6.8 (mean) minutes, elimination 103.6 ± 19.5 (mean) minutes. |
Elimination |
The mean cumulative urinary excretion of gadoversetamide at 72 hours was approximately 93.5% for renal impaired patients and 95.8% for subjects with normal renal function |
Distribution |
* 162 ± 25 mL/kg [normal subjects] |
Clearance |
* 72 +/- 16.3 mL/hr/kg [healthy] |
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