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    Lymphazurin (see Isosulfan Blue (By injection))

    Isosulfan Blue (By injection)

    eye-soe-SUL-fan BLOO

    Used during a medical test or imaging procedure to help organs or other body parts show up better.

    Drug classes

    Diagnostic Agent, Lymphatic Visualization (About this – PubMed Health)

    Uses

    Uses of This Medicine

    Isosulfan blue injection is used as an aid in a procedure called lymphography (medical imaging procedure) to test how well your lymphatic system is working in certain parts of your body. It is a blue dye that works by staining the lymph nodes and lymph vessels. This creates a contrast between the lymph nodes and vessels and helps your doctor check for serious medical problems such as lymphedema, chyluria (lymph in the urine), chylous ascites (lymph in the stomach), chylothorax (lymph in the chest), cancer of the lymph nodes, or other problems of the lymphatic system.

    This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

    Other uses (PubMed Health)

    How To Use

    Injectable

    A health caregiver will give you this medicine. It is given as a shot under your skin.

    Drugs and Foods to Avoid

    Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

    When Not To Use

    This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to isosulfan blue or triphenylmethane.

    Warnings

    Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you had an allergic reaction to any dye or medicine given during a test or procedure, or if you have a history of asthma or allergies.

    This medicine may cause your urine to turn blue for up to 24 hours after you receive it. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions.

    Possible side effects

    Summary More details

    Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

    Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

    Confusion, dizziness, lightheadedness, skin rash, sweating

    Pain, swelling, itching, blistering, rash, or a lump under your skin where the shot was given

    If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

    Blue discoloration of the skin

    If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.

    Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    More side effects of this drug

    Brand names include

    Lymphazurin, Lymphazurin 1%, Novaplus Isosulfan Blue, PremierPro Rx Isosulfan Blue

    There may be other brand names for this medicine.

    Lymphazurin (see Isosulfan Blue (By injection)) was last modified: June 24th, 2016 by explainingmedicine

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