Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Fluorescite (fluorescein injection) 10% is a diagnostic aid used in diagnostic fluorescein angiography or angioscopy of the retina and iris vasculature. Fluorescite is available in generic form. Common side effects of Fluorescite include:
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- upset stomach,
- headache,
- fainting,
- low blood pressure (hypotension),
- hypersensitivity reactions,
- cardiac arrest,
- shock,
- convulsions,
- injection site reactions (dull aching pain, fluid leakage, blood clots),
- hives,
- itching,
- bronchospasm,
- severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), and
- a strong taste in the mouth.
The normal adult dose of Fluorescite Injection 10% is 500 mg (100 mg/mL) via intravenous administration. For children, the dose should be calculated on the basis of 35 mg for each ten pounds of body weight (7.7 mg/kg body weight). Fluorescite may interact with other drugs. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. During pregnancy, Fluorescite should be used only if prescribed. Fluorescite passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Our Fluorescite (fluorescein injection) 10% Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Skin And Urine Discoloration
The most common reaction is temporary yellowish discoloration of the skin and urine. Urine may attain a bright yellow color. Discoloration of the skin usually fades in 6 to 12 hours and usually fades in urine in 24 to 36 hours.
Gastrointestinal Reactions
Nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal distress are common adverse events. A strong taste may develop after injection.
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Symptoms and signs of hypersensitivity have occurred. Generalized hives and itching, bronchospasm and anaphylaxis have been reported. Rare cases of death have been reported. [see CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Cardiopulmonary Reactions
Cardiac arrest, basilar artery ischemia, severe shock and death may occur rarely.
Neurologic Reactions
Headache may occur. Convulsions and syncope may rarely occur following injection.
Thrombophlebitis
Thrombophlebitis at the injection site has been reported. Extravasation of the solution at the injection site causes intense pain at the site and a dull aching pain in the injected arm. [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Fluorescite (Fluorescein)
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