RID11619 gadopentetate dimeglumine

synonym Gadopentetat Dimeglumine Gd-DTPA

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) [MeSH]

comment Magnevist