Definition: A complex of gadolinium with a chelating agent, diethylenetriamine penta-acetic acid (DTPA see PENTETIC ACID), that is given to enhance the image in cranial and spinal MRIs. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p706)
gadodiamide [ Amersham brand of gadodiamide,Gd-DTPA bis-(methylamide),Gd-DTPA-BMA,Nycomed brand of gadodiamide,Omniscan,Omniscan Unique Softpack,Sanofi Winthrop brand of gadodiamide ] for intravenous administration with MRI in adult patients for contrast enhancement of CNS lesions