Comparing Gadopentetate Dimeglumine vs Gadoterate Meglumine
Gadopentetate dimeglumine | Gadoterate meglumine |
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Gadopentetate dimeglumine | Gadoterate meglumine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for CNS Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Vascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging. gadopentetate dimeglumine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for CNS Magnetic Resonance Imaging. gadoterate meglumine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions CNS Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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More about Gadopentetate dimeglumine | More about Gadoterate meglumine | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Gadopentetate dimeglumine has an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
Gadoterate meglumine has an average rating of 3.0 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 14% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 71% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: gadopentetate dimeglumine side effects in more detail. |
See also: gadoterate meglumine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Magnevist | Clariscan, Dotarem | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
1.6 hours |
15.1 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 41 drugs are known to interact with gadopentetate dimeglumine:
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A total of 38 drugs are known to interact with gadoterate meglumine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
N/A |
March 20, 2013 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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