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Fluorescite Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Fluorescein (as sodium) 100mg/mL (10%); soln for IV inj; preservative-free.
Pharmacological Class
Diagnostic aid.
How Supplied
Single use vial (5mL)—1
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Fluorescite Indications
Indications
Diagnostic angiography or angioscopy of the retina and iris vasculature.
Fluorescite Dosage and Administration
Adult
Give by IV inj rapidly into the antecubital vein (normally 1mL/sec). 500mg (5mL). Highly sensitive imaging system (eg, scanning laser ophthalmoscope): reduce dose to 2mL.
Children
Give by IV inj rapidly into the antecubital vein (normally 1mL/sec). 7.7mg/kg; max 500mg (5mL).
Fluorescite Contraindications
Not Applicable
Fluorescite Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Fluorescite Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
History of allergy, bronchial asthma; monitor closely. Avoid extravasation; severe local tissue damage can result. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Fluorescite Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Fluorescite Interactions
Not Applicable
Fluorescite Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Skin and urine discoloration, nausea, vomiting, GI distress, hypersensitivity reactions, headache, thrombophlebitis; rare: cardiopulmonary reactions, convulsions, syncope.
Fluorescite Clinical Trials
See Literature
Fluorescite Note
Not Applicable
Fluorescite Patient Counseling
See Literature
