Omniscan 0.5 Injection

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at Omniscan 0.5 Injection, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about Omniscan 0.5 Injection and your treatment options.

MRP: ₹ 2270
Packing: 10.0 ml in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Gadodiamide (0.5mg)
Brand: GE Healthcare Inc
Uses: Diagnostic agent

Description

Omniscan 0.5 Injection is known as a contrast agent
It is injected into the body before (magnetic resonance imaging) scan to enhance the visibility of internal body structures
This helps to identify the problem and treat accordingly
This medicine is given as an injection by a trained healthcare professional or radiologist
Some side effects of this agent include nausea, headache, and dizziness
Let the doctor know if any of these bother you or do not go away.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Omniscan 0.5 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Omniscan 0.5 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Omniscan 0.5 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Omniscan 0.5 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Omniscan 0.5 Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Omniscan 0.5 Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Omniscan 0.5 Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Omniscan 0.5 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Radio contrast agents
Therapeutic class:	OTHERS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Alpha amino acid amides

Uses of Omniscan 0.5 Injection

In Diagnostic agent Omniscan 0.5 Injection contains a radiopaque contrast medium indicated for radiographic examination before an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan
It helps for better visualization of the parts of brain, spine, or other areas like stomach, where it is injected by a radiologist or a nurse and helps in diagnosing problems in the inside areas that are not visible to the naked eyes
This enables to diagnose the underlying problem and helps to treat you better.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Omniscan 0.5 Injection, consult your doctor.

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Omniscan 0.5 Injection

Nausea
Headache
Dizziness

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