Gadodiamide Intravenous and Lurasidone

• Generic Name: gadodiamide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Omniscan, Omniscan Prefill Plus, Omniscan Safepak

Gadodiamide is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent. Contrast agents are used to help create a clear picture of the body during MRI scans. MRI scans are a special kind of diagnostic procedure. They use magnets and computers to create images or “pictures” of certain areas inside the body. Unlike x-rays, they do not involve ionizing radiation. Gadodiamide is a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA).

Gadodiamide is given by injection before MRI to help diagnose problems in the brain, spine, chest, stomach, hip area, and other parts of your body.

Gadodiamide is to be used only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: lurasidone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Latuda

Lurasidone is an antipsychotic medicine. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.

Lurasidone is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and teenagers who are at least 13 years old.

Lurasidone is also used to treat episodes of depression related to bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

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