Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP
What is Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP used for?
- determining the amount of blood pumped by the heart, liver function, and liver blood flow
- imaging the blood vessels in the eye
How does Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP work?
Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP is a fluorescent dye that lights up, when a certain light is shone on it. By giving you Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP, your doctor will be able to see inside your body using specialized imaging equipment.
What are the ingredients in Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP?
Medicinal ingredients: Indocyanine Green, Monosodium Salt, USP
Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP comes in the following dosage forms:
Sterile Powder for Solution, 25 mg
Do not use Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP if:
- You are allergic to this medicine or any of its ingredients
- You have a history of allergy to iodides
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
Are pregnant or think that you may be pregnant.
- Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.
Other warnings you should know about:
Allergic reactions
Deaths from serious life-threatening allergic reactions have been reported following Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP administration during heart procedures.
Medical Tests
Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP may interfere with certain test results for at least one week. Remind your healthcare professional that you were given Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP if you are given a medical test within this time.
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
The following may interact with Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP:
- Sodium bisulfite
- Heparin products
How to take Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP
Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP will be prepared and given to you by your healthcare professional.
Usual dose:
Your doctor will determine how much Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP to give you. The usual doses are:
Adults – 5.0 mg
Children – 2.5 mg
Infants – 1.25 mg
Overdose:
| If you think you have taken too much Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms. |
What are possible side effects from using Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP?
These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.
Serious side effects and what to do about them
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help |
| Only if severe | In all cases | |
| Allergic Reaction – Hives, Itchy skin, Rash, Swelling of the Face and Wheezing | ||
| X | ||
Reporting Side Effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
Storage:
Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP is supplied as:
- a kit containing six 25 mg Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP vials (25 mg fill in 25 mL vial) and six 10 mL Sterile Water for Injection, USP vials (10 mL fill in 10 mL vial)
- a carton containing six 25 mg Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP vials only (25 mg fill in 25 mL vial) to be used with Sterile Water for Injection.
Store at 15° to 25°C.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
If you want more information about Indocyanine Green for Injection, USP:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php); the importer’s website <www.seaford.ca>, or by calling 1-888-292-3192.