FLUORESCEIN
Standard Prescription
2% Fluorescein - apply ___ drops to __ eye(s).
Fluorescein ophthalmic strip - apply to __ eye(s). Close lid over moistened strip until desired staining has occurred
Fluorescein __ mg IV, one dose (__ mg/kg/dose)
Dosages
Injection:
Children: 8 to 10 mg/kg/dose
Maximum: 500 mg/dose
Ophthalmic Strip:
Close lid over moistened strip until desired staining has occurred
Children: 8 to 10 mg/kg/dose
Maximum: 500 mg/dose
Ophthalmic Strip:
Close lid over moistened strip until desired staining has occurred
Mechanism of Action
Topical and intravenous organic dye
Forms Supplied
Injection: 500 mg/ 5 mL (10%)
Eye Drop: 2% (0.3 mL minim)
Ophthalmic Strip: 1 mg
Eye Drop: 2% (0.3 mL minim)
Ophthalmic Strip: 1 mg
Comments
Topical: after administration the ocular surface is examined using a cobalt blue light. Fluorescein uptake highlights surface defects or drying.
Intravenous injection: as the dye flows through the retinal circulation, it is viewed using cobalt blue illumination. Areas of leakage or nonperfusion are highlighted.
Intradermal test dose of 0.05 mL may be used if allergy suspected
Skin and urine are likely to be discoloured after IV use.
References
44, 378, 379, 380
Last Edited
2019-02-17 18:43:50