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