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Lymphazurin Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Isosulfan blue 10mg/mL; soln for SC inj; preservative-free.
Pharmacological Class
Contrast media.
How Supplied
Single-dose vial (5mL)—1
Manufacturer
Lymphazurin Indications
Indications
An adjunct to lymphography (in primary and secondary lymphedema of the extremities; chyluria, chylous ascites or chylothorax; lymph node involvement by primary or secondary neoplasm; and lymph node response to therapeutic modalities) for visualization of the lymphatic system draining the region of injection.
Lymphazurin Dosage and Administration
Adult
Give by SC inj. 0.5mL into 3 interdigital spaces of each extremity per study. Max dose 3mL (30mg).
Children
Not recommended.
Lymphazurin Contraindications
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to triphenylmethane.
Lymphazurin Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Lymphazurin Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Have emergency equipment available for at least 30–60 minutes after injection. Urine color may be blue for 24hrs post administration. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Lymphazurin Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Lymphazurin Interactions
Interactions
Do not mix with local anesthetics (eg, lidocaine) in the same syringe; precipitation results.
Lymphazurin Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Local reactions, pruritus; anaphylaxis possible.
Lymphazurin Clinical Trials
See Literature
Lymphazurin Note
Not Applicable
Lymphazurin Patient Counseling
See Literature
