AK-Fluor (Intravenous)

Generic name:fluorescein (intravenous route) [ FLURE-a-seen ]
Drug classes:Miscellaneous diagnostic dyes, Ophthalmic diagnostic agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 11, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• AK-Fluor
• Angioscein
• Fluorescite

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Disclosing Agent

Uses for AK-Fluor

Fluorescein injection is used to help certain parts of the eye (eg, retina, iris) become more visible during eye medical procedures.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Before using AK-Fluor

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of fluorescein injection in children.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of fluorescein injection in the elderly.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Allergy to food, dye, or medicine, history of or
• Asthma, or history of—May increase risk of having an allergic reaction to occur again.

Proper use of AK-Fluor

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain fluorescei...