Magnevist

Magnevist is a contrast agent. Magnevist produces magnetic effects. It is used in combination with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on the MRI.

Magnevist is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the heart, brain, blood vessels, and spinal tissues.

Magnevist may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Magnevist can cause a life-threatening condition in people with advanced kidney disease who are undergoing an MRI. The symptoms of this condition include:

burning, itching, swelling, and tightening or hardening of your skin;

muscle weakness;

pain or stiffness in your arms, hands, legs, or feet;

deep bone pain in your ribs or your hips;

yellow patches on the whites of your eyes; or

skin redness or discoloration.

Before receiving Magnevist, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease. You may not be able to receive an MRI with gadopentetate dimeglumine.

Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, a seizure disorder, sickle cell or hemolytic anemia, a history of stroke or blood clots, a recent head or brain injury, asthma or allergies, or if you are on dialysis. Your doctor or other healthcare provider may want to watch you for a short time after your test is over. This is to make sure you do not have any unwanted side effects or delayed reactions.

Some of the side effects of Magnevist can occur up to 24 hours after you have received the medication.

Magnevist is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting during your MRI.

Your doctor or other healthcare provider may want to watch you for a short time after your test is over. This is to make sure you do not have any unwanted side effects or delayed reactions.