AK-Fluor

Active Ingredient(s): Fluorescein
FDA Approved: * August 8, 2008
Pharm Company: * AKORN
Category: Diagnostic Aid

Fluorescein is an organic compound and dye. It is available as a dark orange/red powder slightly soluble in water and alcohol. It is widely used as a fluorescent tracer for many applications.[1] Fluorescein is a fluorophore commonly used in microscopy, in a type of dye laser as the gain medium, in forensics and serology to detect latent blood stains, and in dye tracing. Fluorescein has an absorption maximum at 494nm and emission maximum of 512nm (in water). The major derivativ... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.

Dosage List

Ak-fluor 250 mg/ml Intravenous Injection
NDC: 17478-250
Labeler:
Akorn
Ak-fluor 100 mg/ml Intravenous Injection
NDC: 17478-253
Labeler:
Akorn
Ak-fluor 100 mg/ml Intravenous Injection
NDC: 50090-4535
Labeler:
A-s Medication Solutions

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