Mangafodipir : Before Using

Mangafodipir - Systemic

Brand Names

Teslascan Mangafodipir *** Before Using *** Side Effects

Before Having This Test

In deciding to use a diagnostic test, any chance of the test must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. Always test results may be effected by other things. For mangafodipir, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to mangafodipir or other contrast agents, or to manganese. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies have not been done in pregnant women. However, in animal studies, mangafodipir causing birth defects and other problems - such as decreased weight in the fetus. In addition, manganese, which is part of mangafodipir, may cause nerve problems.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether mangafodipir passes into breast milk. However, your family doctor may want you to stop breast-feeding for some time after you receive it. Be sure you have discussed this with your family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of mangafodipir in child under 12 years of age with use in other age groups.

Adolescents Although there is no special info comparing use of mangafodipir in teenagers with use in other age groups, it is not expected to cause various side effects or problems in teenagers than it does in adults.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use of mangafodipir in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of mangafodipir. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Allergies - history of
Immune system problems - history of Possible increased risk of having an allergy to mangafodipir

Nausea or vomiting
Other stomach problems such as reflux - acid backing up from the stomach This drug commonly causes nausea and vomiting, which could cause more problems