Gadobutrol and NitroMist

• Generic Name: gadobutrol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Gadavist

Gadobutrol is a contrast agent that has magnetic properties. It is used in combination with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly.

Gadobutrol is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the brain and spine (central nervous system), the blood vessels of the kidneys, and the heart. Gadobutrol is also used with MRI of the breast to help detect breast cancer.

Gadobutrol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: nitroglycerin
• Dosage Forms: sublingual aerosol
• Other Brand Names: Gonitro, Nitrolingual, NitroMist, Nitrostat, Nitro-Time, Gonitro, Minitran, Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Nitrol Appli-Kit, Rectiv

NitroMist (nitroglycerin sublingual spray) belongs to a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.

Nitromist is used to treat or prevent attacks of chest pain (angina).

Nitromist may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.