Magnilek Injection

Magnilek Injection is used to diagnose diseases of the brain, diseases of the spinal cord, liver and bone diseases, diseases of the breasts and soft tissues. This medication is a compound that belongs to a certain class of drugs known as contrast agents.

It works by enhancing the image contrast of the internal body structures and improving their visibility when placed in strong magnetic fields and radio waves used in MRI scanners.

This medication is always administered in an aseptic condition to prevent any infections. Prior to using this medication, you need to inform your doctor if you have a history of implantation of artificial pacemakers in the heart, or any other metal clips or implants in the blood vessels.

Your doctor also needs to know if you have a history of low blood pressure, a history of kidney diseases, epilepsy, or any other allergic respiratory conditions like asthma. Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

It cannot be administered to patients who are allergic to this medication, or to any other similar diagnostic contrasting agents, or to patients who are suffering from kidney disease.

• Hypersensitivity

• Injection Site Reaction

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Not applicable. This medication is given before the imaging tests, so it is important to take it at the time as advised by the doctor. If you miss the dose, your test results can be inaccurate.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This drug is used as a diagnostic tool. It is an ionic gadolimium chelate, which is a form of paramagnetic contrast media for MRI. One more important function of this compound is that it shortens the time of relaxation of the water protons in the plasma. This leads to enhancing the signal intensity. This altogether enhances the contrast image between tissues.

• Ques : What is Magnilek Injection?

  Ans : This medication is used to diagnose diseases of the brain, diseases of the spinal cord, liver diseases, bone diseases, diseases of the breasts, and diseases of soft tissues.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Magnilek Injection before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Magnilek Injection?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Magnilek Injection empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Magnilek Injection?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

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