FLUORESCEIN SODIUM belongs to a class of medications known as diagnostic tools for particular eye tests such as Fluorescein angiography. Fluorescein angiography is a test that allows the blood vessels in the back of the eye to be photographed as a fluorescent dye is injected into the bloodstream.
FLUORESCEIN SODIUM contains the active ingredient fluorescein sodium, which works as a diagnostic stain. This will assist your doctor in the diagnosis of diseases that affect these blood vessels, especially in older people and diabetics.
It should be given by an experienced ophthalmologist in a clinic setup. In some cases, it may cause side effects like pain at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, redness and itching of the skin, discolouration (yellowing) of the skin and eyes, discolouration (yellowing) of the urine and abdominal discomfort. However, if these side effects persist or worsen your child's condition, inform your doctor immediately.
Before using the FLUORESCEIN SODIUM, please inform your doctor of your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all drugs you take. Other medications or supplements should not be combined with FLUORESCEIN SODIUM unless prescribed by a doctor. Before using FLUORESCEIN SODIUM, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant. Your doctor will determine whether or not to give you this medicine. Avoid breastfeeding for two days after receiving fluorescein sodium since it is excreted in breast milk. The angiography technique dilates the pupil. Patients must refrain from driving or using machinery until their eyesight is normal. FLUORESCEIN SODIUM should not be used in people under the age of 18.
Eye Examination/diagnostic agent
FLUORESCEIN SODIUM contains the active ingredient fluorescein sodium, which works as a diagnostic stain. This will assist your doctor in the diagnosis of diseases that affect these blood vessels, especially in elderly people and diabetics.
Before using the FLUORESCEIN SODIUM, please inform your doctor about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all drugs they are taking. Other drugs or supplements should not be combined with FLUORESCEIN SODIUM unless prescribed by a doctor. If significant allergic reactions occur during the initial angiography, any additional need for a fluorescein angiography must be carefully considered: the usefulness of the diagnosis must be evaluated against the risk of severe hypersensitivity, which can be fatal.
Drug-Drug Interactions: FLUORESCEIN SODIUM may interact with beta-blockers (e.g. atenolol, bisoprolol, metoprolol) and Medicines used to treat gout (e.g. probenecid).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: FLUORESCEIN SODIUM may interact with disease conditions, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, and severe kidney disorders.
Consumption of alcohol should be avoided.
Before taking FLUORESCEIN SODIUM, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant. Your doctor will determine whether or not to give you this medicine.
Avoid breastfeeding for two days after receiving fluorescein sodium since it is excreted in breast milk.
The angiography technique dilates the pupil. Patients must refrain from driving or using machinery until their eyesight is normal.
Limited information is available about using FLUORESCEIN SODIUM in patients with liver disease. Inform your doctor before receiving the FLUORESCEIN SODIUM if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Inform your doctor before receiving the FLUORESCEIN SODIUM if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending on your current kidney conditions. If you are on kidney dialysis, your dose may be reduced to half the recommended dose.
It should not be used in people under the age of 18.
Diagnostic agents are the substances used to examine the eye to detect impairment of its normal functions.