Elucirem Side Effects

Generic name: gadopiclenol

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 30, 2023.

Note: This document contains side effect information about gadopiclenol. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Elucirem.

Applies to gadopiclenol: intravenous solution.

Serious side effects of Elucirem

Along with its needed effects, gadopiclenol (the active ingredient contained in Elucirem) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking gadopiclenol:

Rare

• Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
• bloody urine
• decreased frequency or amount of urine
• increased blood pressure
• increased thirst
• itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
• loss of appetite
• lower back or side pain
• nausea
• swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
• trouble breathing
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• vomiting
• weight gain

Incidence not known

• Agitation
• burning or itching of the skin
• coma
• confusion
• decreased urine output
• deep bone pain in the hips or ribs
• depression
• difficulty in swallowing
• dizziness
• headache
• hostility
• irritability
• joint stiffness
• lethargy
• limited range of motion in the arms and legs
• muscle twitching or weakness
• red or dark patches on the skin of the arms or legs
• seizures
• skin swelling, hardening, or tightening
• stupor
• swelling of the face, throat, tongue, ankles, or hands

Other side effects of Elucirem

Some side effects of gadopiclenol may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Rare

• Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
• burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
• change in taste
• loss of taste
• rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to gadopiclenol: intravenous solution.

Dermatologic

Frequency not reported: Allergic dermatitis, erythema, maculopapular rash, pruritus^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Nausea

Frequency not reported: Diarrhea, vomiting^[Ref]

Local

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Localized swelling, injection site pain, injection site warmth, injection site coldness^[Ref]

Nervous system

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dizziness, headache

Frequency not reported: Dysgeusia, paresthesia^[Ref]

Other

Frequency not reported: Feeling hot, pyrexia^[Ref]

Renal

Frequency not reported: Blood creatinine increase, cystatin C increase, worsened renal impairment^[Ref]

General

The most common adverse effects, occurring in more than 0.2% of patients, included pain at the injection site, headache, nausea, warmth and coldness at the injection site, dizziness, and localized swelling.^[Ref]

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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