Bludigo Injection Dosage
Generic name: INDIGOTINDISULFONATE SODIUM 8mg in 1mL
Dosage form: injection
Drug class: Miscellaneous diagnostic dyes
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 10, 2025.
Recommended Dosage
The recommended dose of BLUDIGO is 5 mL given as an intravenous injection over 1 minute.
The blue color is detectable at the ureteral orifices within 4 minutes to 9 minutes after the intravenous injection.
2.2 Important Administration Instructions
- Monitor blood pressure and cardiac rhythm during and following the injection.
- Use immediately after opening ampule.
- Withdraw the contents of the ampule through a 5 micron or smaller filter straw/filter needle to ensure that the withdrawn solution contains no particulates. The withdrawn solution should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration.
- Do not administer with infusion assemblies used with other diluents or drugs.
- Discard any unused portion.
More about Bludigo (indigo carmine)
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Pricing & coupons
- Drug images
- FDA approval history
- Drug class: miscellaneous diagnostic dyes
Professional resources
Related treatment guides
See also:
Lexiscan
Lexiscan is used as a pharmacologic stress agent in radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging ...
Baqsimi
Baqsimi is used to treat very low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia) in adults and children aged 1 ...
Ozempic
Learn about Ozempic (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes treatment, weight management, cardiovascular ...
Gvoke
Gvoke injection is used to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in patients with diabetes ...
Gadobutrol
Gadobutrol systemic is used for CNS Magnetic Resonance Imaging, diagnosis and investigation ...
Diatrizoate
Diatrizoate systemic is used for diagnosis and investigation
Arginine
Arginine systemic is used for diagnosis and investigation, dietary supplementation
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.