Ak-Fluor
- Generic Name: fluorescein injection
- Brand Name: Ak-Fluor
Ak-Fluor (Fluorescein Injection) side effects drug center
Ak-Fluor Side Effects Center
What Is Ak-Fluor?
AK-Fluor (fluorescein injection) is a diagnostic agent used in fluorescein angiography or angioscopy of the fundus and of the iris vasculature. AK-Fluor is available in generic form.
What Are Side Effects of Ak-Fluor?
Common side effects of AK-Fluor include:
- nausea
- headache
- gastrointestinal distress
- fainting
- vomiting
- low blood pressure (hypotension)
- symptoms and signs of hypersensitivity, and
- injection site reactions (pain or aches, blood clots)
Dosage for Ak-Fluor
Dosing of AK-Fluor is determined by a physician.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Ak-Fluor?
AK-Fluor may interact with other drugs. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.
Ak-Fluor During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
Angiography should be avoided on patients who are pregnant, especially those in first trimester. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before receiving this drug. This drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Additional Information
Our AK-Fluor (fluorescein injection) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
Ak-Fluor Professional Information
SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea and headache, gastrointestinal distress, syncope, vomiting, hypotension, and other symptoms and signs of hypersensitivity have occurred. Cardiac arrest, basilar artery ischemia, severe shock, convulsions, and thrombophlebitis at the injection site and rare cases of death have been reported. Extravasation of the solution at the injection site causes intense pain at the site and a dull aching pain in the injected arm. (SEE WARNINGS.) Generalized hives and itching, bronchospasm and anaphylaxis have been reported. A strong taste may develop after injection.
The most common reaction is nausea.
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Ak-Fluor (Fluorescein Injection)
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