Fluorescein (medical use)

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Fluorescein
Fluorescin in dropper.jpg
Fluorescein drops being put in the eye before examination
Clinical data
Pronunciation /ˈflʊərəsiːn/ [1]
Trade names Fluorescite, AK-Fluor, BioGlo, others
License data
Routes of
administration 		Eye drops, intravenous, by mouth
Drug class Diagnostic agent
ATC code
Legal status
Legal status
  • UK: POM (Prescription only) [2]
  • US: ℞-only
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Identifiers
  • 3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[2-benzofuran-3,9'-xanthene]-1-one
CAS Number
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PDB ligand
Chemical and physical data
Formula C20H12O5
Molar mass 332.311 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)OC23C4=C(C=C(C=C4)O)OC5=C3C=CC(=C5)O
  • InChI=1S/C20H12O5/c21-11-5-7-15-17(9-11)24-18-10-12(22)6-8-16(18)20(15)14-4-2-1-3-13(14)19(23)25-20/h1-10,21-22H
  • Key:GNBHRKFJIUUOQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Fluorescein is used to help in the diagnosis of a number of eye problems. [3] When applied as a drop or within a strip of paper to the surface of the eye it is used to help detect eye injuries such as foreign bodies and corneal abrasions. [4] [5] When given by mouth or injection into a vein it is used to help evaluate the blood vessels in the back of the eye during fluorescein angiography. [3] [6]

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When applied to the surface of the eye, side effects may include a brief period of blurry vision and discoloration of contact lenses of the soft type. [7] [3] When used by mouth or injection, side effects may include headache, nausea, and a change to the color of the skin for a brief period of time. [3] Allergic reactions may rarely occur. [3] Fluorescein is a dye which is taken up by damaged cornea such that the area appears green under cobalt blue light. [3] There is also a version that comes premixed with lidocaine. [4] [8]

Fluorescein was first made in 1871. [9] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [10]

Brand names

It is also sold as a combination drug with oxybuprocaine under the brand name Altafluor Benox. [11] [12]

Other animals

It is also sometimes administered to pets in multi-pet environments to determine which pet needs behavioral modification.[ citation needed ]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Fluorescein sodium 100 mg/ml, solution for injection - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)". (emc). 16 January 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Duvall B, Kershner RM (2006). "Ophthalmic medications and pharmacology". Journal of Ophthalmic Nursing & Technology. SLACK Incorporated. 17 (4): 151–158. ISBN   9781556427503. PMID   9883136. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017.
  4. 1 2 British national formulary : BNF 69 (69 ed.). British Medical Association. 2015. pp. 769, 772. ISBN   9780857111562.
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  8. ↑ "Minims Lidocaine & Fluorescein Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc)". (emc). 23 October 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
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  11. ↑ "Drug Approval Package: Altafluor Benox (fluorescein sodium and benoxinate hydrochloride ophthalmic solution)". U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 9 April 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  12. ↑ "Altafluor- fluorescein sodium and benoxinate hydrochloride solution". DailyMed. U.S. National Library of Medicine. 4 December 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
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