Eovist Side Effects

Generic name: gadoxetate disodium

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

Some side effects of Eovist may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to gadoxetate disodium: intravenous solution

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking gadoxetate disodium (the active ingredient contained in Eovist) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Some of the side effects of gadoxetate can occur up to several days after you have received the medication.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• urinating less than usual or not at all;

• drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, increased thirst, loss of appetite;

• swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath; or

• swelling, irritation, or skin changes where the injection was given.

Less serious side effects of gadoxetate disodium may include:

• headache, dizziness;

• nausea, vomiting;

• unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth;

• mild itching or skin rash;

• changes in your sense of taste or smell;

• flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);

• feeling unusually hot; or

• cold feeling, warmth, pain, bruising, swelling, or burning where the medicine was injected.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to gadoxetate disodium: intravenous solution

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included chest pain, bundle branch block, increased blood pressure, and flushing.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, akathisia, dizziness, parosmia, vertigo, tremor, akathisia, and dysgeusia.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included dyspnea and respiratory distress.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included dry mouth, oral discomfort, salivary hypersecretion, nausea, and vomiting.

General

General side effects have included feeling hot, chills, discomfort, fatigue and malaise.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included maculopapular rash, hyperhidrosis, rash, and pruritus.

Local

Local side effects have included injection site reactions (pain, burning, coldness, extravasation).

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