Question 1

What is Indocyanine Green used for?

Accepted Answer

Indocyanine Green is indicated for: Hepatic function assessment, sentinel lymph node mapping.

Question 2

What routes can Indocyanine Green be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: IV.

Question 3

Which species have cited Indocyanine Green dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Indocyanine Green dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Indocyanine Green a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Indocyanine Green is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

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 6

What are the side effects of 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 7

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.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	IV	0.5–1 mg/kg	Single dose	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	IV	0.5–1 mg/kg	Single dose	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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