Helps certain parts of the eye become more visible during tests.
Therapeutic Classes:
Disclosing Agent
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Fluorescite used for?
What form(s) does Fluorescite come in
Injectable
What are common Fluorescite doses?
Vial 5ml of 10%
How to take Fluorescite
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
What to do if you miss a dose of Fluorescite
Fluorescite contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to fluorescein.
Fluorescite warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have a history of asthma or allergies. Tell your doctor if you had an allergic reaction to any medicine or dye.
Do not breastfeed for at least 4 days after you receive this medicine.
Pain, redness, swelling, or peeling skin at the injection site
Pain or loss of feeling in the arm where the needle was place
Fluorescite interactions
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have a history of asthma or allergies. Tell your doctor if you had an allergic reaction to any medicine or dye.
Do not breastfeed for at least 4 days after you receive this medicine.
Fluorescite side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, seizure
Pain, redness, swelling, or peeling skin at the injection site
Pain or loss of feeling in the arm where the needle was place
