Trypan blue free acid Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Trypan blue is a diazo dye used in ophthalmic cataract surgery to stain the anterior capsule in the presence of a mature cataract. This is done to aid in visualization before creating the continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis.
| Trade Name | Trypan blue free acid |
| Generic | Trypan blue free acid |
| Trypan blue free acid Other Names | Trypan blue |
| Type | |
| Formula | C34H28N6O14S4 |
| Weight | Average: 872.87 Monoisotopic: 872.054634302 |
| Groups | Approved |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Trypan blue is a dye used as a visualizing aid to stain the epiretinal membranes during ophthalmic surgical vitrectomy procedures, thereby facilitating removal of the tissue.
Trypan blue is indicated for use as an aid in ophthalmic surgery by staining the epiretinal membranes during ophthalmic surgical vitrectomy procedures, facilitating removal of the tissue.
Trypan blue free acid is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Cataract Surgery, Vitrectomy therapy
How Trypan blue free acid works
Trypan blue ophthalmic drops selectively stains membranes in the human eye during posterior surgery, such as epiretinal membranes (ERM) and Internal Limiting Membranes (ILM).
Toxicity
6200 mg/kg (oral, rat)
