Clariscan Dosage
Generic name: GADOTERATE MEGLUMINE 376.9mg in 1mL
Dosage form: injection, solution
Drug class: Magnetic resonance imaging contrast media
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 17, 2024.
Dosing Guidelines
For adult and pediatric patients (including term neonates), the recommended dose of Clariscan is 0.2 mL/kg (0.1 mmol/kg) body weight administered as an intravenous bolus injection, manually or by power injector, at a flow rate of approximately 2 mL/second for adults and 1 to 2 mL/second for pediatric patients. Table 1 provides weight-adjusted dose volumes.
Body Weight | Volume | |
---|---|---|
Pounds (lb) | Kilograms (kg) | Milliliters (mL) |
5.5 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
11 | 5 | 1 |
22 | 10 | 2 |
44 | 20 | 4 |
66 | 30 | 6 |
88 | 40 | 8 |
110 | 50 | 10 |
132 | 60 | 12 |
154 | 70 | 14 |
176 | 80 | 16 |
198 | 90 | 18 |
220 | 100 | 20 |
242 | 110 | 22 |
264 | 120 | 24 |
286 | 130 | 26 |
308 | 140 | 28 |
330 | 150 | 30 |
To ensure complete injection of Clariscan, the injection may be followed by normal saline flush. Contrast MRI can begin immediately following Clariscan injection.
Drug Handling
- Visually inspect Clariscan for particulate matter prior to administration. Do not use the solution if particulate matter is present or if the container appears damaged. Clariscan should be a clear, colorless to yellow solution.
- Do not mix with other drugs or parenteral nutrition.
- Discard any unused portions of the drug.
Directions for Use of Clariscan (gadoterate meglumine) Injection
Plastic pre-filled syringe:
- 1)
- Holding the syringe vertically so the tip cap is pointed upward, aseptically remove the tip cap from the tip of the syringe and attach either a sterile, disposable needle or compatible needleless luer lock tubing set using a push- twist action. At this point, the tubing set is not attached to a patient's intravenous connection.
- If using a needleless luer lock tubing set, check the connection between the syringe and the tubing as the fluid flows. Ensure that the connection is successful before administration of Clariscan Injection.
- If using a needle, hold the syringe vertically and push plunger forward until all of the air is evacuated and fluid either appears at the tip of the needle or the tubing is filled. Following the usual venous blood aspiration procedure, complete the Clariscan injection.
- 2)
- To ensure complete delivery of the contrast medium, the injection may be followed by a normal saline flush.
- 3)
- Properly dispose of the syringe and any other materials used.
Plastic pre-filled syringe
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