Table 2.
Magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents.
| Brand Name | Active Substance | Chemical Name | Molecular Structure | Company | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omniscan | Gadodiamide | Gd-DTPA-BMA | Linear, non-ionic | GE Healthcare | Suspended |
| OptiMARK | Gadoversetamide | Gd-DTPA-BMEA | Linear, non-ionic | Mallinckrodt | Suspended |
| Magnevist | Gadopentetic acid | Gd-DTPA | Linear, ionic | Bayer | Suspended |
| MultiHance | Gadobenic acid | Gd-BOPTA | Linear, ionic | Bracco | Only for liver scans |
| Primovist | Gadoxetic acid | Gd-EOB-DTPA | Linear, ionic | Bayer | In use |
| ProHance | Gadoteridol | Gd-HP-DO3A | Cyclic, non-ionic | Bracco | In use |
| Gadovist | Gadobutrol | Gd-BT-Do3A | Cyclic, non-ionic | Bayer | In use |
| Dotarem | Gadoteric acid | Gd-DOTA | Cyclic, ionic | Guerbet | In use |