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Descriptor
English
:
Fluorescein
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Fluoresceína
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Fluoresceína
Synonyms
English
:
Fluorescein Sodium
Sodium Fluorescein
Tree Number:
D02.455.426.559.847.885.347.390
D03.494.953.275.390
D04.615.885.347.390
Definition
English
:
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)
Pharmacological Action:
Contrast Media
Fluorescent Dyes
Entry Combination - descr/qualif
English
:
Fluorescein
/
analogs & derivatives
use
Fluoresceins
History Note
English
:
98; see FLUORESCEIN (NM) 1981-97
Allowable Qualifiers
English
:
administration & dosage
adverse effects
analysis
chemistry
classification
chemical synthesis
contraindications
diagnostic use
economics
history
isolation & purification
metabolism
pharmacology
pharmacokinetics
poisoning
radiation effects
supply & distribution
standards
toxicity
therapeutic use
Record Number:
33419
Unique Identifier:
D019793
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