Eovist
Generic name:gadoxetate [ gad-OX-e-tate ]
Drug class:Magnetic resonance imaging contrast media
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 24, 2021.
What is Eovist?
Eovist 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.
Eovist is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the liver.
Eovist may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Eovist 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. Also tell your doctor if you have recently received any contrast agents similar to gadoxetate.
Also tell your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, liver disease (or liver transplant), anemia or other red blood cell disorder, a heart rhythm disorder, a personal or family history of Long QT Syndrome, asthma or allergies, if you are over 60 years old, if you have ever had a reaction to a contrast agent, or if you have recently had an injury, surgery, or severe infection.
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.
Before taking this medicine
Eovist 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.
Gadoxetate can stay in your body for months or years after you receive this medicine. 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 Eovist if you are allergic to gadoxetate.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney problems;
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 or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breast-feed for at least 10 hours after receiving Eovist. If you use a breast pump during this time, throw out any milk you collect. Do not feed it to your baby.
How is Eovist given?
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