Note: This document contains side effect information about gadopentetate dimeglumine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Magnevist.

Applies to gadopentetate dimeglumine: injectable solution.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included hypotension, hypertension, arrhythmia, tachycardia, syncope, vasodilation, pallor, nonspecific ECG changes, angina pectoris, death related to myocardial infarction, phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, deep venous thrombophlebitis, and compartment syndrome requiring surgery.^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included gastrointestinal distress, stomach pain, increased salivation, abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, thirst, anorexia, dry mouth, and diarrhea.^[Ref]

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included agitation, anxiety, migraine, nystagmus, drowsiness, stupor, paresthesia, and convulsions.^[Ref]

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included diplopia, conjunctivitis, visual field defect, lacrimation disorder, eye irritation, and eye pain.^[Ref]

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included throat irritation, rhinorrhea, sneezing, dyspnea, wheezing, laryngismus, cough, and respiratory complaints.^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rash, sweating, pruritus, urticaria, facial edema, erythema multiforme, epidural necrolysis, and pustules.^[Ref]

Local

Local side effects have included pain, localized warmth, and burning sensation at the injection site.^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included substernal chest pain, back pain, fever, weakness, generalized coldness, generalized warmth, localized edema, tiredness, chest tightness, trembling, shivering, tension in the extremities, regional lymphangitis, pelvis pain, and anaphylactoid reactions.^[Ref]

Other

Other side effects have included tinnitus and taste abnormalities.^[Ref]