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AK-FLUOR

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Overview

What is AK-FLUOR?

AK-FLUOR (fluorescein injection, USP) is a sterile solution for use intravenously as a diagnostic aid. It is a dark reddish orange solution with a pH of 8.3 to 9.8 and an osmolality of 572 to 858 mOsm/kg for the 10% and 1800 to 2200 mOsm/kg for the 25%. Its chemical name is spiro[isobenzofuran-1 (3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one,3'6'-dihydroxy, disodium salt. The active ingredient is represented by the chemical structure:

MW = 376.27

AK-FLUOR 10% contains:

Active: fluorescein sodium (equivalent to fluorescein 10 % w/v, 100 mg/mL)

Inactives: Sodium Hydroxide and/or Hydrochloric Acid may be used to adjust pH (8.3 to 9.8), and Water for Injection.

AK-FLUOR 25% contains:

Active: fluorescein sodium (equivalent to fluorescein 25% w/v, 250 mg/mL)

Inactives: Sodium Hydroxide and/or Hydrochloric Acid may be used to adjust pH (8.3 to 9.8), and Water for Injection.



What does AK-FLUOR look like?



What are the available doses of AK-FLUOR?

AK-FLUOR(fluorescein injection, USP) 10%, 100 mg/mL in a 5 mL single use vial.

AK-FLUOR (fluorescein injection, USP) 25%, 250 mg/mL in a 2 mL single use vial.

What should I talk to my health care provider before I take AK-FLUOR?

Caution should be exercised when fluorescein sodium is administered to a nursing woman. ()

How should I use AK-FLUOR?

AK-FLUOR10% (100 mg/mL) and 25% (250 mg/mL) is indicated in diagnostic fluorescein angiography or angioscopy of the retina and iris vasculature.

The normal adult dose of AK-FLUOR10% is 5 mL (500 mg) and of AK-FLUOR25% is 2 mL (500 mg) 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). ()

Do not mix or dilute with other solutions or drugs. ()


What interacts with AK-FLUOR?

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What are the warnings of AK-FLUOR?

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What are the precautions of AK-FLUOR?

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What are the side effects of AK-FLUOR?

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What should I look out for while using AK-FLUOR?

Hypersensitivity to any component of this product. ()


What might happen if I take too much AK-FLUOR?

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How should I store and handle AK-FLUOR?

AK-FLUOR (fluorescein injection, USP) 10% is supplied in a single-use 5 mL glass vial with a gray bromobutyl serum siliconized stopper and orange flip-off cap. It contains a sterile dark reddish orange solution of fluorescein sodium. (NDC 17478-253-10) 5 mL, single dose vials in a package of 12.AK-FLUOR (fluorescein injection, USP) 25% is supplied in a single-use 2 mL glass vial with a gray bromobutyl serum siliconized stopper and orange flip-off cap. It contains a sterile dark reddish orange solution of fluorescein sodium. (NDC 17478-250-20) 2 mL, single dose vials in a package of 12.AK-FLUOR (fluorescein injection, USP) 10% is supplied in a single-use 5 mL glass vial with a gray bromobutyl serum siliconized stopper and orange flip-off cap. It contains a sterile dark reddish orange solution of fluorescein sodium. (NDC 17478-253-10) 5 mL, single dose vials in a package of 12.AK-FLUOR (fluorescein injection, USP) 25% is supplied in a single-use 2 mL glass vial with a gray bromobutyl serum siliconized stopper and orange flip-off cap. It contains a sterile dark reddish orange solution of fluorescein sodium. (NDC 17478-250-20) 2 mL, single dose vials in a package of 12.AK-FLUOR (fluorescein injection, USP) 10% is supplied in a single-use 5 mL glass vial with a gray bromobutyl serum siliconized stopper and orange flip-off cap. It contains a sterile dark reddish orange solution of fluorescein sodium. (NDC 17478-253-10) 5 mL, single dose vials in a package of 12.AK-FLUOR (fluorescein injection, USP) 25% is supplied in a single-use 2 mL glass vial with a gray bromobutyl serum siliconized stopper and orange flip-off cap. It contains a sterile dark reddish orange solution of fluorescein sodium. (NDC 17478-250-20) 2 mL, single dose vials in a package of 12.AK-FLUOR (fluorescein injection, USP) 10% is supplied in a single-use 5 mL glass vial with a gray bromobutyl serum siliconized stopper and orange flip-off cap. It contains a sterile dark reddish orange solution of fluorescein sodium. (NDC 17478-253-10) 5 mL, single dose vials in a package of 12.AK-FLUOR (fluorescein injection, USP) 25% is supplied in a single-use 2 mL glass vial with a gray bromobutyl serum siliconized stopper and orange flip-off cap. It contains a sterile dark reddish orange solution of fluorescein sodium. (NDC 17478-250-20) 2 mL, single dose vials in a package of 12.