Omniscan

Generic name:gadodiamide [ GAD-oh-DYE-a-mide ]
Brand names: Omniscan, Omniscan Prefill Plus
Drug class:Magnetic resonance imaging contrast media

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Oct 20, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Omniscan?

Omniscan is a contrast agent that has magnetic properties. It is used in combination with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on the MRI.

Omniscan is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the brain and spine (central nervous system), or the stomach and chest areas.

Omniscan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Omniscan 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

Omniscan 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.

Omniscan can stay in your body for months or years after you receive Omniscan. 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 Omniscan if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

kidney problems;
any type of reaction to a contrast agent;
diabetes;
high blood pressure;
liver disease;
asthma, hay fever, food or drug allergies;
an injury, surgery, or severe infection; or
if you are over 60 years old.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How is Omniscan given?

Omniscan is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.

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 have any unwanted side effects or delayed reactions.

Omniscan can cause unusual results with certain medical for 12 to 24 hours after your MRI. Tell any doctor who treats you that you have received this medicine.