Gadopentetate Glucosamine Injection is an MRI enhancer, not an iodine-based drug, and very few people are allergic to gadopentetate glucosamine injection.
Pharmacologic effects:Gadopentetate Glucosamine Injection is a paramagnetic contrast agent used in magnetic resonance imaging. Its contrast-enhancing effect is mediated by a chelate of the di-N-methylglucosamine salt of gadopentetate tri-glucosamine, diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA), with gadolinium.
When an appropriate scanning sequence (e.g., T1-weighted spin-echo technique) is employed in proton magnetic resonance imaging, gadolinium ions cause a shortening of the spin-lattice relaxation time of the activated nuclei, which allows for an increase in signal intensity and consequently an enhancement of the image contrast of a particular tissue.
Adverse Reactions:Adverse reactions associated with the use of gadopentetate dextran injection are usually mild to moderate and transient. Nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, and injection site reactions (e.g., pain, chills, fever) are the most common reactions.
Promptly inform your physician of any physical discomfort after use so that treatment can be directed.