Fluorescein
- Generic Name
- Fluorescein
- Brand Names
- Ak-fluor, Altafluor, Diofluor, Fluorescite, Fluress
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C20H12O5
- CAS Number
- 2321-07-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- TPY09G7XIR
- Background
A phthalic indicator dye that appears yellow-green in normal tear film and bright green in a more alkaline medium, such as the aqueous humor, and is used therapeutically as a diagnostic aid in corneal injuries and corneal trauma. It has been approved by FDA for use in externally applied drugs and cosmetics. (From Merck Index, 12th ed; American Medical Association Drug Evaluations; 1995, p2275)
- Indication
For diagnostic imaging. Primarily indicated in diagnostic fluorescein angiography or angioscopy of the fundus and of the iris vasculature.
- Associated Conditions
- Peritoneal dialysis therapy, Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia
- Associated Therapies
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Fluorescein for Lymphatic Mapping and Sentinel Lymph Node (SLN) Biopsy in Patients With Stage I and II Malignant Melanoma
- First Posted Date
- 2009-02-19
- Last Posted Date
- 2017-12-20
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Utah
- Target Recruit Count
- 90
- Registration Number
- NCT00847522
- Locations
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Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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