OptiMARK Side Effects

Generic name: gadoversetamide

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 23, 2022.

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

Applies to gadoversetamide: intravenous solution.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, dizziness, paresthesia, agitation, anxiety, confusion, depersonalization, dystonia, hallucinations, hypertonia, hypesthesia, nervousness, somnolence, tremor, hyperacusis, parosmia, tinnitus, seizure, and vertigo.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included vasodilatation, arrhythmia, chest pain, hypertension, hypotension, pallor, palpitation, syncope, tachycardia, and vasospasm.^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included taste perversion, nausea, anorexia, increased appetite, constipation, dry mouth, dysphagia, eructation, flatulence, increased salivation, thirst, and vomiting.^[Ref]

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included diplopia, amblyopia, and conjunctivitis.^[Ref]

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included asthma, cough, dyspnea, epistaxis, hemoptysis, laryngismus, pharyngitis, sinusitis, and voice alteration.^[Ref]

Local

Local side effects have included application site reaction, injection site edema and inflammation.^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included erythema multiforme, pruritus, macular papular rash, vesicullous bullous rash, skin dry, thrombophlebitis, and urticaria.^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included arthralgia, leg cramps, myalgia, myasthenia, and spasm.^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included dysuria, oliguria, and urine frequency.^[Ref]

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included increased creatinine, edema, hypercalcemia, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and hyponatremia.^[Ref]

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included thrombocytopenia.^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included allergic reaction, facial edema, fever, flu-like syndrome, malaise, mucous membrane discharge, neck rigidity, neck pain, pelvic pain, and increased sweating.^[Ref]