Galantamine Brand Name– Razadyne | Reminyl What is Galantamine Galantamine is a cholinesterase (ChE) inhibitor. The drug is a natural alkaloid originating from the bulbs of the common snowdrop flower, also known as the daffodil or Galanthus nivalis. Galantamine is FDA approved for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. Galantamine is a …
Gadoxetate Disodium Brand Name– Eovist What is Gadoxetate Disodium Gadoxetate is a paramagnetic contrast agent used during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the liver to detect or assess lesions in patients with known or suspected focal hepatic disease. Approval was based on the results of 4 trials (2 lesion detection trials, 2 lesion morphologic characterization …
Gadoversetamide Brand Name– Optimark What is Gadoversetamide Gadoversetamide is a gadolinium-based paramagnetic contrast agent used during diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging to enhance visualization of abnormal vascularity within the central nervous system (CNS) or liver and detect blood-brain barrier disruptions. Approval was based on the results of 4 clinical trials (2 CNS and 2 hepatic). In …
Gadoteridol Brand Name– Prohance What is Gadoteridol Gadoteridol is a nonionic, paramagnetic contrast agent indicated for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the central nervous system (CNS) to visualize lesions with abnormal vascularity in adults and pediatric patients 2 years and older. In adults, gadoteridol is also indicated for use during MRI to visualize lesions in …
Gadoterate meglumine Brand Name– Dotarem What is Gadoterate meglumine Gadoterate meglumine is a macrocyclic ionic paramagnetic contrast agent indicated for use during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain, spine, and associated tissues in adults and pediatric patients (including neonates). When administered prior to imaging, gadoterate meglumine provides enhanced visualization and detection of areas with …
Gadopentetate Brand Name– Magnevist What is Gadopentetate Gadopentetate dimeglumine for injection (Magnevist), a complex of gadolinium with a chelating agent, diethylenetriamine penta-acetic acid, is an ionic, paramagnetic contrast medium used to provide contrast enhancement during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of intracranial, spinal, head, neck, and body lesions with abnormal vascularity. Although original indications encompassed spinal …
What is Gadodiamide Gadodiamide is a nonionic, gadolinium-based paramagnetic contrast agent (GBCA) used during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to enhance visualization of abnormal vascularity within the central nervous system (CNS), thoracic, abdominal, or pelvic cavities, or the retroperitoneal space. Like all GBCAs, gadodiamide carries a black box warning for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF). NSF is …