Fluorescite
This medicine is a dye used in eye exams to help your doctor see the blood vessels at the back of your eye better.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
100 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Fluorescein sodium
Manufacturer
Alcon Nordic A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. The dose may vary based on your condition. This medicine is not given to anyone under 18 years old.
Method
The medicine is usually given as an injection into a vein in your arm. It should not be injected into your spinal cord or arteries.
Important
Your doctor will decide the appropriate dose for you. There is no specific maximum daily dose, as it is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Stomach problems
- •Fainting
- •Itching
- •Fluid or blood leaking from the vein at the injection site
RARE
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Tingling sensation
- •Cough
- •Hoarseness in throat
- •Stomach pain
- •Hives (itchy rash)
- •Slurred speech
- •Pain
- •Feeling of heat
- •Hypersensitivity (allergic reaction)
- •Inflammation of a vein
- •Severe allergic reaction
- •Cardiac arrest
- •Low blood pressure
- •Shock
- •Breathing difficulties or wheezing
- •Anaphylactic shock (severe, life-threatening allergic reaction)
- •Convulsions
- •Chest pain (angina pectoris)
- •Slow heart rate
- •Fast heart rate
- •High blood pressure
- •Blood vessel spasm
- •Calf muscle cramps
- •Poor circulation
- •Skin redness
- •Pallor (pale skin)
- •Hot flashes
- •Respiratory arrest
- •Fluid in the lungs
- •Asthma
- •Decreased breathing function
- •Swelling of the larynx (voice box)
- •Shortness of breath
- •Swelling in the nose
- •Sneezing
- •Stroke
- •Loss of consciousness
- •Tremor (shaking)
- •Abnormal or reduced skin sensation
- •Rash
- •Cold sweat
- •Skin inflammation
- •Sweating
- •Swelling
- •General weakness
- •Heart attack
- •Throat irritation
- •Skin discoloration (e.g., yellowish skin that fades in 6-12 hours)
- •Abnormal taste
- •Chills
- •Diarrhea
- •Urine may turn bright yellow for 24-36 hours
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to fluorescein or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart or kidney problems, diabetes, or any similar conditions.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure or heart conditions.
- Let your doctor know if you have previously had an allergic reaction to fluorescein.
- This medicine contains sodium, so tell your doctor if you are on a low-sodium diet.
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- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss with your doctor. Do not breastfeed for 7 days after receiving this medicine.
- Do not drive or operate machinery until your vision has returned to normal after the eye exam.