Fluorescein
Fluorescein Information

About Fluorescein

Fluorescein is a staining agent. Fluorescein is used as a test of pancreatc function and for the detection of damage to cornea.

Indications

Fluorescein is primarily indicated in conditions like Opthalmology, Water replacement, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Corneal ulcers.

Contraindication

Fluorescein is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Fluorescein are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Hypotension, Hypersensitivity, Nausea and vomiting, Syncope, Convulsions, Intense pain at sites of application, Gastrointestinal disturbances.

Warnings

Care must be taken to avoid extravasation during injection as the high pH of fluorescein solution can result in severe local tissue damage.Complications resulting from extravasation can cause severe pain in the arm for up to several hours. Caution is to be exercised in patients with a history of allergy or bronchial asthma. An emergency tray should be available in the event of possible reaction to FLUORESCITE Injection 10%. Use only if the container is undamaged.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.