About indocyanine green
Near-infrared fluorescent diagnostic dye
Used for
- Visualising blood flow and tissue perfusion during surgery
- Assessing liver blood flow and function
- Measuring cardiac output and blood volume
- Imaging lymphatic drainage and sentinel lymph nodes
Usual adult dose
Dose depends on the imaging procedure, commonly 0.1–0.5 mg/kg intravenously; follow the product protocol.
Usual dose in children
Specialist-directed; dosing varies by indication and imaging protocol.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Flushing or warmth
- Injection-site reactions
- Rare severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis
Important warnings
- Use only where emergency treatment for severe allergic reactions is available.
- Contains sodium iodide; consider prior reactions to indocyanine green or iodide-containing products.
- Extravasation may cause tissue injury.
- Avoid relying on results if liver function or circulation substantially affects dye clearance.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically necessary; human pregnancy safety data are limited.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; discuss use with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- Some medicines or fluids may interfere with fluorescence imaging.
- Probenecid can alter indocyanine green clearance.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.