I have been searching for up to date information concerning a particular
injectable contrast medium used for MRI diagnostics. It is not in the list
of such drugs in the latest issue of Tom Hale's Medications and Mother's
Milk. The trade mname is "gadolinium" (? sp.), the techs refer to it as GAD
and the specific chemical name in the accompanying information sheet is
"gadopentetape dimeglumime". A breastfeeding client is scheduled to undergo
MRI diagnostics soon and needs information on the safety as regards
nursing. The manufacturer's recommendations are to pump and dump for 48
hours after the injection. I have been informed that this is not a radio-
isotope. Thank you.
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