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DRUG DESCRIPTION
AK-FLUOR ® (Fluorescein Injection, USP) is a sterile solution in Water for Injection, of Fluorescein prepared with the aid of Sodium Hydroxide. Hydrochloric Acid and/or Sodium Hydroxide may be used to adjust pH (8.0-9.8). AK-FLUOR ® is used intravenously as a diagnostic aid. The active ingredient exists as a sodium salt of fluorescein and is represented by the chemical structure:
Established Name: Fluorescein Sodium
Chemical name: Spiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H] xanthene]-3-one,3'6'-dihydroxy, disodium salt
Generic Name: Fluorescein
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