Mangafodipir Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Mangafodipir, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Mangafodipir brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Mangafodipir

Pronunciation : man-ga-FOE-di-pir

ICD Code : Y57.6 Therapeutic Classification : Diagnostic Agents

Brand Names or Trade Names of Mangafodipir

International :

Teslacan

Why is Mangafodipir Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a contrast agent, used for diagnostic purposes. It helps in providing a clear picture during MRI.

When should Mangafodipir not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe liver or kidney impairment, obstructive hepatobiliary disease, pregnancy and lactation; hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Mangafodipir?

Dosage for adults- The recommended dose is 0.5-ml/kg bodyweight (5 μmol/kg bodyweight).

How should Mangafodipir be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Mangafodipir?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of poor immunity, stomach problem, nausea, vomiting and any allergy.

What are the side effects of Mangafodipir?

Most Common - Warmth/flushing, headache and nausea.
Immune system disorders - Hypersensitivity reactions (such as skin reactions, nose inflammation, pharynx inflammation, shock).
Central Nervous system - Headache, dizziness, tingling, transient perverted sensation of taste.
Eye - Visual disturbances.
Heart - Palpitation, blood disorders, high blood pressure.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, flatulence.
General - Flushing, feeling hot, fever, injection site pain, chest pain.