Lidocaine + Fluorescein: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the Myanmar prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Ophthalmic
Diagnostic agent for the measurement of intraocular pressure by Goldmann tonometry

Adult: As a solution containing lidocaine 4% w/v and fluorescein 0.25% w/v: 1 or more drops, as required.

Special Precautions

Caution when used in inflamed eye as systemic absorption of the drug(s) may be increased. Protect the anaesthesised eye from foreign object contamination, especially in elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Allergic conjunctivitis, peri-orbital oedema, urticaria, rash. In rare cases, anaphylactic reactions.

Overdosage

Overdose is likely not to cause any adverse effects. However, overuse of local anaesthetics may cause keratitis, with loss of corneal epithelium and stromal opacity.

Action

Description: Lidocaine is an anaesthetic agent of the amide group. Fluorescein is a diagnostic dye. They are used together for the measurement of intraocular pressure by Goldmann tonometry.

Storage

Store <25°C.

MIMS Class

Other Eye Preparations

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