Gadopentetate Injection and Sotret

• Generic Name: gadopentetate dimeglumine
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Magnevist, Multihance

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

Gadopentetate dimeglumine is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the brain, blood vessels, and spin (central nervous system).

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

• Generic Name: isotretinoin
• Dosage Forms: Capsules
• Other Brand Names: Absorica, Amnesteem, Claravis, Myorisan, Sotret, Zenatane, Accutane

Sotret is a form of vitamin A that is used to treat severe nodular acne that has not responded to other treatments, including antibiotics.

Sotret is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program called iPLEDGE.

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