Review the side-effects of Gadoterate Meglumine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most frequent- Nausea, headache, injection site pain, injection site coldness and burning sensation.
Heart- Abnormal heart rhythm, fast or slow heart rate.
Immune System- Hypersensitivity/anaphylactoid reactions including heart arrest, respiratory arrest, blue or purple coloration of the skin or mucous, throat swelling, asthma, eye inflammation, eyelid swelling, increased tears, increased sweating and hives.
Central Nervous System- Coma, convulsion, fainting, lightheadedness, smell loss, tremor
Musculoskeletal- Muscle contracture, muscle weakness.
Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, increased salivary secretion.
General- Uneasiness and fever.
Skin- Inflammation of a vein
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most frequent- Nausea, headache, injection site pain, injection site coldness and burning sensation.
Heart- Abnormal heart rhythm, fast or slow heart rate.
Immune System- Hypersensitivity/anaphylactoid reactions including heart arrest, respiratory arrest, blue or purple coloration of the skin or mucous, throat swelling, asthma, eye inflammation, eyelid swelling, increased tears, increased sweating and hives.
Central Nervous System- Coma, convulsion, fainting, lightheadedness, smell loss, tremor
Musculoskeletal- Muscle contracture, muscle weakness.
Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, increased salivary secretion.
General- Uneasiness and fever.
Skin- Inflammation of a vein
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Gadoterate Meglumine
Gadoterate Meglumine(Dotatrem) generic is a gadolinium based contrast agent, prescribed for visualization of brain along with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Trade Names for Gadoterate Meglumine
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