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gadobutrol · Medicine question

How does gadobutrol enhance MRI contrast?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Gadobutrol, a non-ionic gadolinium complex, enhances MRI contrast by shortening the relaxation times of protons in tissue water at clinical doses.

Sources for this answer

Gadovist or Gadobutrol 1.0 mmol/ml solution for injection in prefilled syringe/cartridgeBayer plc · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 16Document updated 12 August 2024

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