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Adult Dose

The recommended dosage of AK-FLUOR^® 10% (100 mg/mL) is 500 mg via intravenous administration.

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NDC 81298-8660-3

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AK-FLU0R ^® 10%

Fluorescein Injection, USP

500 mg/5 mL (100 mg/mL) / 12 Sterile Vials (5mL each)

LONG GROVE™

PHARMACEUTICALS

Pregnancy Category C. Adequate animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with fluorescein sodium. It is also not known whether fluorescein sodium can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Fluorescein sodium should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

AK-FLUOR^® (fluorescein injection, USP) is a sterile solution for use intravenously as a diagnostic aid. It is a dark reddish orange solution with a pH of 8.3 to 9.8 and an osmolality of 572 to 858 mOsm/kg.

Its chemical name is spiro[isobenzofuran-1 (3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one,3'6'- dihydroxy, disodium salt.: The active ingredient is represented by the chemical structure:

MW = 376.27

AK-FLUOR® 10% contains:

Active: fluorescein sodium (10 % w/v, 100 mg/mL)

Inactives: Sodium Hydroxide and/or Hydrochloric Acid may be used to adjust pH (8.3 to 9.8), and Water for Injection.

Pediatric patients have been included in clinical studies. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between pediatric and adult patients.

No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and other adult patients.

Inject the dose (over 5-10 seconds is normally recommended) into the antecubital vein, after taking precautions to avoid extravasation. A syringe, filled with AK-FLUOR^®, may be attached to transparent tubing and a 23 gauge butterfly needle for injection. Insert the needle and draw the patient's blood to the hub of the syringe so that a small air bubble separates the patient's blood in the tubing from the fluorescein. With the room lights on, slowly inject the blood back into the vein while watching the skin over the needle tip. If the needle has extravasated, the patient's blood will be seen to bulge the skin and the injection should be stopped before any fluorescein is injected. When assured that extravasation has not occurred, the room light may be turned off and the fluorescein injection completed. Luminescence usually appears in the retina and choroidal vessels in 7 to 14 seconds and can be observed by standard viewing equipment.

Reduction in dose from 500 mg to 200 mg of AK-FLUOR® 10% may be appropriate in cases when a highly sensitive imaging system e.g., scanning laser ophthalmoscope is used.

• Hypersensitivity to any component of this product. (4.1)

The most common adverse reactions include skin discoloration, urine discoloration, nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal distress

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Long Grove Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-855-642-2594 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. (6)

Fluorescein sodium has been demonstrated to be excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when fluorescein sodium is administered to a nursing woman.

AK-FLUOR^® is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to fluorescein sodium or any other ingredients in this product. Rare cases of death due to anaphylaxis have been reported [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.2)].

Thrombophlebitis at the injection site has been reported. Extravasation of the solution at the injection site causes intense pain at the site and a dull aching pain in the injected arm. [see Administration (2.3) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

AK-FLUOR^® 10% (100 mg/mL) is indicated in diagnostic fluorescein angiography or angioscopy of the retina and iris vasculature.

Fluorescein sodium responds to electromagnetic radiation and light between the wavelengths of 465 to 490 nm and fluoresces, i.e., emits light at wavelengths of 520 to 530 nm. Thus, the hydrocarbon is excited by blue light and emits light that appears yellowish green. Following intravenous injection of fluorescein sodium in an aqueous solution, the unbound fraction of the fluorescein can be excited with a blue light flash from a fundus camera as it circulates through the ocular vasculature, and the yellowish green fluorescence of the dye is captured by the camera. In the fundus, the fluorescence of the dye demarcates the retinal and/or choroidal vasculature under observation, distinguishing it from adjacent areas/structures.

Headache may occur. Convulsions may rarely occur following injection.

Caution should be exercised in patients with a history of allergy or bronchial asthma. An emergency tray should always be available.

If a potential allergy is suspected, an intradermal skin test may be performed prior to intravenous administration, i.e., 0.05 mL injected intradermally to be evaluated 30 to 60 minutes following injection. Given the sensitivity and specificity of skin testing, a negative skin test is not proof that a patient is not allergic to fluorescein.

• Respiratory reactions (5.1)
• Severe local tissue damage (5.2)

• The normal adult dose of AK-FLUOR^® 10% is 5 mL (500 mg) via intravenous administration. (2.1)
• For children, the dose should be calculated on the basis of 35 mg for each ten pounds of body weight (7.7 mg/kg body weight). (2.2)
• Do not mix or dilute with other solutions or drugs. (2.2)

AK-FLUOR^® (fluorescein injection, USP) 10%, 500 mg/ 5mL (100 mg/ml) is a dark reddish orange, clear solution in a 5 mL single-dose vial.

The next most common adverse reaction is nausea. Vomiting, and gastrointestinal distress have also occurred. A strong taste may develop after injection.

Syncope and hypotension may occur. Cardiac arrest, basilar artery ischemia, severe shock and death may occur rarely. [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]

• Caution should be exercised when fluorescein sodium is administered to a nursing woman. (8.3)

Extravasation during injection can result in severe local tissue damage due to high pH of fluorescein solution. The following complications resulting from extravasation of fluorescein have been noted to occur: Sloughing of the skin, superficial phlebitis, subcutaneous granuloma, and toxic neuritis along the median nerve in the antecubital area. Complications resulting from extravasation can cause severe pain in the arm for up to several hours. When extravasation occurs, the injection should be discontinued and conservative measures to treat damaged tissue and to relieve pain should be implemented. [see Administration (2.3) and Adverse Reactions (6.6)].

Symptoms and signs of hypersensitivity have occurred. Generalized hives and itching, bronchospasm and anaphylaxis have been reported. [see Contraindications (4.1) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]

The most common reaction is discoloration of the skin and urine. Skin will attain a temporary yellowish discoloration. Urine attains a bright yellow color. Discoloration of the skin usually fades in 6 to 12 hours and usually fades in urine in 24 to 36 hours.

After administration of fluorescein sodium, skin will attain a temporary yellowish discoloration. Urine attains a bright yellow color. Discoloration of the skin usually fades in 6 to 12 hours and usually fades in urine in 24 to 36 hours. [see Warnings and Precautions (6.1)].

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Manufactured for:

Long Grove Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Rosemont, IL 60018

Made in India

US/LF/077 V02       Rev. 12/24

PLF199/01

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Do not mix or dilute with other solutions or drugs.

AK-FLUOR® (fluorescein injection, USP) 10%, 500 mg/5 mL (100mg/mL) is supplied in a single-dose 5 mL glass vial with a gray chlorobutyl serum siliconized stopper and orange flip-off cap. It contains a sterile dark reddish orange solution of fluorescein sodium.

(NDC 81298-8660-3) 5 mL, single dose vials in a package of 12.

AK-FLUOR® should be stored at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not freeze. Discard unused portion.

There have been no long-term studies done using fluorescein in animals to evaluate carcinogenic potential.

Adult Dose

The recommended dosage of AK-FLUOR^® 10% (100 mg/mL) is 500 mg via intravenous administration.

Principal Display Panel – 5 mL Carton Label

NDC 81298-8660-3

Rx Only

AK-FLU0R ^® 10%

Fluorescein Injection, USP

500 mg/5 mL (100 mg/mL) / 12 Sterile Vials (5mL each)

LONG GROVE™

PHARMACEUTICALS

Pregnancy Category C. Adequate animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with fluorescein sodium. It is also not known whether fluorescein sodium can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Fluorescein sodium should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

AK-FLUOR^® (fluorescein injection, USP) is a sterile solution for use intravenously as a diagnostic aid. It is a dark reddish orange solution with a pH of 8.3 to 9.8 and an osmolality of 572 to 858 mOsm/kg.

Its chemical name is spiro[isobenzofuran-1 (3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one,3'6'- dihydroxy, disodium salt.: The active ingredient is represented by the chemical structure:

MW = 376.27

AK-FLUOR® 10% contains:

Active: fluorescein sodium (10 % w/v, 100 mg/mL)

Inactives: Sodium Hydroxide and/or Hydrochloric Acid may be used to adjust pH (8.3 to 9.8), and Water for Injection.

Pediatric patients have been included in clinical studies. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between pediatric and adult patients.

No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and other adult patients.

Inject the dose (over 5-10 seconds is normally recommended) into the antecubital vein, after taking precautions to avoid extravasation. A syringe, filled with AK-FLUOR^®, may be attached to transparent tubing and a 23 gauge butterfly needle for injection. Insert the needle and draw the patient's blood to the hub of the syringe so that a small air bubble separates the patient's blood in the tubing from the fluorescein. With the room lights on, slowly inject the blood back into the vein while watching the skin over the needle tip. If the needle has extravasated, the patient's blood will be seen to bulge the skin and the injection should be stopped before any fluorescein is injected. When assured that extravasation has not occurred, the room light may be turned off and the fluorescein injection completed. Luminescence usually appears in the retina and choroidal vessels in 7 to 14 seconds and can be observed by standard viewing equipment.

Reduction in dose from 500 mg to 200 mg of AK-FLUOR® 10% may be appropriate in cases when a highly sensitive imaging system e.g., scanning laser ophthalmoscope is used.

• Hypersensitivity to any component of this product. (4.1)

The most common adverse reactions include skin discoloration, urine discoloration, nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal distress

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Long Grove Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-855-642-2594 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. (6)

Fluorescein sodium has been demonstrated to be excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when fluorescein sodium is administered to a nursing woman.

AK-FLUOR^® is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to fluorescein sodium or any other ingredients in this product. Rare cases of death due to anaphylaxis have been reported [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.2)].

Thrombophlebitis at the injection site has been reported. Extravasation of the solution at the injection site causes intense pain at the site and a dull aching pain in the injected arm. [see Administration (2.3) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

AK-FLUOR^® 10% (100 mg/mL) is indicated in diagnostic fluorescein angiography or angioscopy of the retina and iris vasculature.

Fluorescein sodium responds to electromagnetic radiation and light between the wavelengths of 465 to 490 nm and fluoresces, i.e., emits light at wavelengths of 520 to 530 nm. Thus, the hydrocarbon is excited by blue light and emits light that appears yellowish green. Following intravenous injection of fluorescein sodium in an aqueous solution, the unbound fraction of the fluorescein can be excited with a blue light flash from a fundus camera as it circulates through the ocular vasculature, and the yellowish green fluorescence of the dye is captured by the camera. In the fundus, the fluorescence of the dye demarcates the retinal and/or choroidal vasculature under observation, distinguishing it from adjacent areas/structures.

Headache may occur. Convulsions may rarely occur following injection.

Caution should be exercised in patients with a history of allergy or bronchial asthma. An emergency tray should always be available.

If a potential allergy is suspected, an intradermal skin test may be performed prior to intravenous administration, i.e., 0.05 mL injected intradermally to be evaluated 30 to 60 minutes following injection. Given the sensitivity and specificity of skin testing, a negative skin test is not proof that a patient is not allergic to fluorescein.

• Respiratory reactions (5.1)
• Severe local tissue damage (5.2)

• The normal adult dose of AK-FLUOR^® 10% is 5 mL (500 mg) via intravenous administration. (2.1)
• For children, the dose should be calculated on the basis of 35 mg for each ten pounds of body weight (7.7 mg/kg body weight). (2.2)
• Do not mix or dilute with other solutions or drugs. (2.2)

AK-FLUOR^® (fluorescein injection, USP) 10%, 500 mg/ 5mL (100 mg/ml) is a dark reddish orange, clear solution in a 5 mL single-dose vial.

The next most common adverse reaction is nausea. Vomiting, and gastrointestinal distress have also occurred. A strong taste may develop after injection.

Syncope and hypotension may occur. Cardiac arrest, basilar artery ischemia, severe shock and death may occur rarely. [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]

• Caution should be exercised when fluorescein sodium is administered to a nursing woman. (8.3)

Extravasation during injection can result in severe local tissue damage due to high pH of fluorescein solution. The following complications resulting from extravasation of fluorescein have been noted to occur: Sloughing of the skin, superficial phlebitis, subcutaneous granuloma, and toxic neuritis along the median nerve in the antecubital area. Complications resulting from extravasation can cause severe pain in the arm for up to several hours. When extravasation occurs, the injection should be discontinued and conservative measures to treat damaged tissue and to relieve pain should be implemented. [see Administration (2.3) and Adverse Reactions (6.6)].

Symptoms and signs of hypersensitivity have occurred. Generalized hives and itching, bronchospasm and anaphylaxis have been reported. [see Contraindications (4.1) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]

The most common reaction is discoloration of the skin and urine. Skin will attain a temporary yellowish discoloration. Urine attains a bright yellow color. Discoloration of the skin usually fades in 6 to 12 hours and usually fades in urine in 24 to 36 hours.

After administration of fluorescein sodium, skin will attain a temporary yellowish discoloration. Urine attains a bright yellow color. Discoloration of the skin usually fades in 6 to 12 hours and usually fades in urine in 24 to 36 hours. [see Warnings and Precautions (6.1)].

Rx only

Manufactured for:

Long Grove Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Rosemont, IL 60018

Made in India

US/LF/077 V02       Rev. 12/24

PLF199/01

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Do not mix or dilute with other solutions or drugs.

AK-FLUOR® (fluorescein injection, USP) 10%, 500 mg/5 mL (100mg/mL) is supplied in a single-dose 5 mL glass vial with a gray chlorobutyl serum siliconized stopper and orange flip-off cap. It contains a sterile dark reddish orange solution of fluorescein sodium.

(NDC 81298-8660-3) 5 mL, single dose vials in a package of 12.

AK-FLUOR® should be stored at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not freeze. Discard unused portion.

There have been no long-term studies done using fluorescein in animals to evaluate carcinogenic potential.