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Gadolinium is a chemical used in contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the most common gadolinium side effect is an allergic reaction that is often mild but can occasionally be very severe and even fatal. In addition, the FDA recently warned patients and physicians about a potential side effect of gadolinium called nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), a debilitating and potentially fatal disease with no cure. NSF can develop within days after a single injection of a gadolinium-based contrast agent, or it can take up to 18 months to manifest itself.
Other Gadolinium Side Effects
In addition to NSF and severe allergic reactions, gadolinium side effects may include:
The FDA Warns of Gadolinium Risks
Gadolinium is a non-radioactive substance used in contrast agents that go by various brand names (OptiMARK, Magnevist, Omniscan, ProHance, MultiHance). It provides greater contrast between normal and abnormal tissue in the body. After being injected into a vein, a gadolinium-based contrast agent accumulates in the abnormal tissue and is then rapidly cleared from the body by the kidneys. Individuals with kidney malfunction are warned about the risks of gadolinium in the new FDA-mandated warning on the contrast agents' product labeling.
Gadolinium and NSF
Although gadolinium poses a grave risk for people with kidney disease, patients with normal kidney function are also subject to the risk of NSF. Patients with NSF develop thickened skin and connective tissues, resulting in severely limited movement and even broken bones. The symptoms of NSF include:
If You're Suffering from Gadolinium Side Effects
If you suspect you that you are developing or have NSF, contact a physician for an examination that may involve a skin biopsy. If you have been diagnosed with NSF or another severe side effect of gadolinium, contact an experienced NSF attorney to protect your legal rights.
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