Question 1

What routes can Indocyanine Green be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: IV.

Question 2

Is Indocyanine Green a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Indocyanine Green is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Question 3

What are the warnings or contraindications for Indocyanine Green?

Accepted Answer

Contains iodide — avoid in iodine-allergic patients. Very short half-life (3-5 min). Extravasation can stain tissues. Use within 6 hours of reconstitution.

Question 4

What are the side effects of Indocyanine Green?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Indocyanine Green: Contains iodide — avoid in iodine-allergic patients. Very short half-life (3-5 min). Extravasation can stain tissues. Use within 6 hours of reconstitution.

Question 5

How does Indocyanine Green work?

Accepted Answer

Near-infrared fluorescent dye exclusively cleared by hepatocytes into bile. Used for hepatic function testing, sentinel lymph node mapping, and perfusion assessment.

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