gadoversetamide

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Gadoversetamide (also known as OptiMARK) is an extracellular intravenous contrast agent used in magnetic resonance imaging.

linear, non-ionic molecule
100% renally excreted
T1 relaxivity @ 1.5 T: 4.4-5.0
concentration: 0.5 mmol/ml
recommended dosage: 0.1 mmol/kg

Indications

As an extracellular contrast agent, gadoversetamide can be useful in a wide range of MRI applications, including (but not limited to): hepatic imaging, pelvic imaging, cardiac imaging, brain and spine imaging, and musculoskeletal imaging.