Mangafodipir trisodium (Into a vein)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to Teslascan®, manganese, or fodipir.

A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins. You will receive this medicine just before the MRI is started.
You may receive this medicine on an empty stomach or if you have recently eaten.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have liver disease, kidney problems, or seizures.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have ever had an allergic reaction to other medicines or dyes used for medical tests, of if you have any problems with your immune system.
This medicine can cause nausea and vomiting. Make sure your doctor knows if you have stomach pain, or if you have been throwing up recently.
You will need to lie on your back for the MRI. Tell your doctor if you have a condition that gets worse when you lie on your back. This may include digestion problems such as reflux esophagitis or GERD. Tell your doctor if you are unable to roll over onto your side if you need to.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Vomiting that lasts a long time.

Headache.
Nausea or upset stomach.
Redness, heat, swelling, pressure, or pain at the area where you were given the shot.
Vomiting.

Last Updated: 1/27/2017