Gadolinium DTPA FDA Link

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)

Also Known As:

Magnevist; Gadopentetic Acid; Gadopentetate Dimeglumine; Gadolinium DTPA Dimeglumine; Gadolinium DTPA Dimeglumine Salt; Gadolinium DTPA Disodium Salt; Gadolinium Diethylenetriaminepenta-acetic Acid; Magnevist Enteral; Magnograf; Magnograf Enteral; DTPA, Gadolinium; Diethylenetriaminepenta-acetic Acid, Gadolinium; Dimeglumine, Gadolinium DTPA; Dimeglumine, Gadopentetate; Gadolinium Diethylenetriaminepenta acetic Acid; Gd DTPA; Gd-DTPA

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Organic Chemicals: 133
- Amines: 4871
  - Polyamines: 3918
    - Pentetic Acid: 1751
      - Gadolinium DTPA: 2323
- Carboxylic Acids: 973
  - Acyclic Acids
    - Acetates: 4994
      - Pentetic Acid: 1751
        Gadolinium DTPA: 2323
- Coordination Complexes: 576
  - Gadolinium DTPA: 2323

N(3)- 2'- myristoyloxyethyl- N(6)- 2'- hydroxyethyl- 1,8- dioxotriethylenetetramine- N,N,N',N'- tetraacetic acid

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results