MI Scan 469mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
MI Scan 469mg Injection is used as a contrast agent. It is injected into the body before MRI tests to enhance the visibility of internal body structures.
Some side effects include injection site reaction (pain, redness and swelling) and kidney damage. This injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Some side effects include injection site reaction (pain, redness and swelling) and kidney damage. This injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Uses of MI Scan Injection
- Diagnostic agent
Side effects of MI Scan Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of MI Scan
- Injection site reaction
- Renal failure
- Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
How to use MI Scan Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How MI Scan Injection works
Gadopentetic acid belongs to the class of drugs known as contrast agents. It enhances the image contrast of the internal body structures and improves the visibility due to the increase in their signal and intensity when placed in strong magnetic fields and radio waves used in MRI scanners.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with MI Scan 469mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of MI Scan 469mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
MI Scan 469mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
MI Scan 469mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of MI Scan 469mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of MI Scan 469mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take MI Scan Injection?
Not applicable. MI Scan 469mg Injection is given before imaging test, so it is important to take it at the time as advised by the doctor. If you miss the dose, your test results can be inaccurate.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Gadopentetic acid must be administered in the aseptic condition to avoid infection.
- Immediately inform your physician of any suspected allergic reaction after injection. Contrasting materials tend to have late onset of reactions.
- Inform your doctor prior to injection if you have history of implantation of artificial pacemaker in heart or any other metal implants or clips in the blood vessels.
- Inform your doctor of history of kidney disease, low blood pressure, fits (epilepsy) or other allergic respiratory conditions such as asthma.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not administered if allergic to gadopentetic acid or to any other such diagnostic contrasting agents.
- Do not take if suffering from kidney disease.
- Do not give to Children below 2 years of age.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pentetic acid derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTHERS
Action Class
MRI Diagnostic agent
Patient concerns
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Gadopentetate dimeglumine. Wuppertal, Germany: Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2013. [Accessed 22 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Gadopentetic. Reading, UK: Bayer Plc; 2008 [revised 15 Jan. 2019]. [Accessed on 5 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 5 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 3 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Genetek Lifesciences Private Limited
Address: Plot No 10, 1st Floor, Chartered Square, Ashok Chowk Nagpur Nagpur MH 440009 IN
Country of origin: India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
₹1974
Inclusive of all taxes
MRP₹2100 6% OFF
10.0 ml in 1 vial
SOLD OUT
Notify me
