Vasovist Side Effects

Generic name: gadofosveset trisodium

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

Some side effects of Vasovist 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 gadofosveset trisodium: intravenous solution

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

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

• fast, uneven heart rate.

Less serious side effects of gadofosveset trisodium may include:

• headache, dizziness;

• nausea;

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

• mild itching;

• numbness; or

• redness, cold feeling, warmth, pain, burning, or bruising 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 gadofosveset trisodium: intravenous solution

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reactions.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included pruritus.

Local

Local side effects have included injection site bruising, burning sensation, and venipuncture site bruise.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, paresthesia, and dizziness (excluding vertigo).

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included vasodilatation and hypertension.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea and dysgeusia.

General

General side effects have included feeling cold.

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