TRYPAN BLUE

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Brand names: MEMBRANEBLUE

Intraocular, Ophthalmic

Mechanism of Action

MembraneBlue 0.15% - Mechanism of action section. MembraneBlue 0.15% selectively stains membranes in the human eye during posterior surgery, such as epiretinal membranes (ERM) and Internal Limiting Membranes (ILM).

Indications

facilitating removal of epiretinal tissue in adults and pediatric patients

Contraindications

• MembraneBlue 0.15% - Contraindications section. MembraneBlue 0.15% is contraindicated when a non-hydrated (dry state)
• hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lens (IOL) is planned to be inserted into the eye. The dye may be absorbed by the IOL and stain it. Insertion of a non-hydrated (dry state)
• hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lens (IOL). MembraneBlue may be absorbed by the IOL and stain it.

FDA Warnings

15% - Warnings and precautions section Excessive Staining Excess MembraneBlue 0

Known Side Effects

2 documented side effects by frequency

Condition Worsened

0.1-1%

Blurred Vision

0.1-1%

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Intraocular, Ophthalmic