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Indigo Carmine Injection

Category:

  • Miscellaneous

Description:

  • Dye

Indications:

  • Localizing ureteral orifices during cystoscopy and ureteral catheterization

  • Once employed at kidney function test

Contraindications:

  • Patients previously experiencing adverse reaction following use

Precautions:

  • Pregnancy category B

  • Note: store in dark, away from direct light

  • Note: Do not dilute or inject with infusion assemblies which were used with other solutions

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

  • mild pressor effects

 

 

 

Dosage:

  • Administered intravenously, intramuscularly (with cystoscope already in place)

  • IV preferred; 5 ml sufficient; lesser dose for children and underweight patients

 

The information contained here is an abbreviated summary. For more detailed and complete information, consult the manufacturer's product information sheets or standard textbooks. Source: Operational Medicine 2001,  Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300

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