Fluorescein sodium
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Overview
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Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult) in the drug label.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Fluorescein sodium in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Fluorescein sodium in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Fluorescein sodium in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Fluorescein sodium in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Contraindications in the drug label.
Warnings
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Warnings' in the drug label.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.
Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Drug Interactions in the drug label.
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA):
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Fluorescein sodium in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Fluorescein sodium in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Fluorescein sodium during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fluorescein sodium in women who are nursing.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fluorescein sodium in pediatric settings.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fluorescein sodium in geriatric settings.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fluorescein sodium with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fluorescein sodium with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fluorescein sodium in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fluorescein sodium in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fluorescein sodium in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Fluorescein sodium in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Administration in the drug label.
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Monitoring in the drug label.
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Fluorescein sodium and IV administrations.
Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Mechanism of Action in the drug label.
Structure
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Structure in the drug label.
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Clinical Studies in the drug label.
How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium How Supplied in the drug label.
Storage
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Storage in the drug label.
Images
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
Alcohol-Fluorescein sodium interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Brand Names in the drug label.
Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Fluorescein sodium Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.