Gadolinium DTPA

**Definition:** A complex of gadolinium with a chelating agent, diethylenetriamine penta-acetic acid (DTPA see PENTETIC ACID), that is given to enhance the image in cranial and spinal MRIs. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p706)

**Tree numbers:** - D02.092.782.590.401 - D02.241.081.018.639.400 - D02.257.141

**Synonyms:** - Gd-DTPA - Gadolinium Diethylenetriaminepenta-acetic Acid - Gadopentetic Acid