Multihance
Generic name:gadobenate dimeglumine [ GAD-oh-BEN-ate-dye-MEG-loo-meen ]
Drug class:Magnetic resonance imaging contrast media
What is Multihance?
Multihance is a contrast agent that has magnetic properties. It is used in combination with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on the MRI or MRA.
Multihance is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the brain and spine (central nervous system). This medication is also used to diagnose atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).
Multihance may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Multihance can cause a life-threatening condition in people with advanced kidney disease. You should not receive this medication if you have kidney disease or if you are on dialysis.
Before taking this medicine
Multihance can cause a life-threatening condition in people with advanced kidney disease. You should not receive this medication if you have kidney disease or if you are on dialysis.
Multihance can stay in your body for months or years after you receive Multihance. It is not known whether this could cause any health problems in people whose kidneys work properly. Tell your doctor if you have had repeated scans with a contrast agent, and provide the date of your last scan.
You should not receive Multihance if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease;
any type of reaction to a contrast agent;
diabetes;
an injury, surgery, or severe infection; or
if you are over 60 years old.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How should I take Multihance?
Multihance is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when the medicine is injected.
Your doctor or other healthcare provider may want to watch you for a short time after your test is over. This is to make sure you do not ha...
