Drug Detail:Prohance (Gadoteridol [ gad-oh-ter-i-dol ])
Generic Name: gadoteridol 279.3mg in 1mL
Dosage Form: injection, solution
Drug Class: Magnetic resonance imaging contrast media
Drug Detail:Prohance (Gadoteridol [ gad-oh-ter-i-dol ])
Generic Name: gadoteridol 279.3mg in 1mL
Dosage Form: injection, solution
Drug Class: Magnetic resonance imaging contrast media
ADULTS: The recommended dose of ProHance (Gadoteridol) Injection is 0.1 mmol/kg (0.2 mL/kg) administered as a rapid intravenous infusion (10 mL/min-60 mL/min) or bolus (> 60 mL/min). In patients with normal renal function suspected of having poorly enhancing lesions, in the presence of negative or equivocal scans, a supplementary dose of 0.2 mmol/kg (0.4 mL/kg) may be given up to 30 minutes after the first dose.
CHILDREN (2-18 years): The recommended dose of ProHance is 0.1 mmol/kg (0.2 mL/kg) administered as a rapid intravenous infusion (10 mL/min-60 mL/min) or bolus (> 60 mL/min). The safety and efficacy of doses > 0.1 mmol/kg, and sequential and/or repeat procedures has not been studied.
ADULTS: The recommended dose of ProHance is 0.1 mmol/kg (0.2 mL/kg) administered as a rapid intravenous infusion (10 mL/min-60 mL/min) or bolus (> 60 mL/min).
CHILDREN: Safety and efficacy for extracranial/extra-spinal tissues has not been established.
Dose adjustments in renal and liver impairment have not been studied.
To ensure complete injection of the contrast medium, the injection should be followed by a 5 mL normal saline flush. The imaging procedure should be completed within 1 hour of the first injection of ProHance (Gadoteridol) Injection.
Parenteral products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Do not use the solution if it is discolored or particulate matter is present. Any unused portion must be discarded in accordance with regulations dealing with the disposal of such materials.