Fluorescite

Fluorescite

fluorescein

Manufacturer:

Alcon

Distributor:

DKSH
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Fluorescein Na
Indications/Uses
Diagnostic fluorescein angiography or retina & iris vasculature angioscopy.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult including elderly 5 mL inj. Highly sensitive imaging system Reduce to 2 mL. Childn Dose is calculated based on 35 mg/10 lb. Dialyzed patient Reduce to 2.5 mL.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Intrathecal or intra-arterial use.
Special Precautions
Discontinue use if extravasation occurs. History of allergy or bronchial asthma. Preexisting conditions eg, CV disease, DM. Concomitant use w/ β-blockers. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Pregnancy. Discontinue lactation for at least 7 days.
Adverse Reactions
Anaphylactic shock & reaction, hypersensitivity; CVA, syncope, loss of consciousness, convulsion, para- & hypoaesthesia, dizziness, headache, dysgeusia; MI, cardiac arrest, brady- & tachycardia; shock, thrombophlebitis, hypotension, HTN, pallor; resp arrest, pulmonary & laryngeal oedema, asthma, dyspnoea, cough, throat tightness & irritation, sneezing; vomiting, retching, nausea, abdominal pain; rash, cold sweat, erythema, urticaria, pruritus, hyperhidrosis, skin discoloration; chest pain, oedema, pain, malaise, asthenia, feeling hot, chills.
Drug Interactions
Interfered analysis of blood & urinary parameters. Affected systemic profile w/ probenecid. Reduced vascular compensation reactions & adrenaline effectiveness w/ β-blockers. Drugs w/ narrow therapeutic window eg, digoxin, quinidine.
MIMS Class
Other Eye Preparations
ATC Classification
S01JA01 - fluorescein ; Belongs to the class of colouring agents used as ophthalmologic diagnostic agents.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Fluorescite soln for inj 10%
Packing/Price
5 mL x 1's
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