Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Condition: Anterior lens capsule staining during ophthalmic surgery |
Dose: Syringe – 2.25 mL Note: A blunt cannula must be attached; after opening the eye, an air bubble is injected into the anterior chamber to minimize dilution by the aqueous; carefully apply dye onto the anterior lens capsule using a blunt cannula; sufficient staining is achieved as soon as the dye has contacted the capsule; the anterior chamber is then irrigated with balanced salt solution to remove all excess dye before performing an anterior capsulotomy |
Child Dose
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Indication: Anterior capsulotomy Age: Pediatric |
Dose: Syringe – 2.25 mL Note: Attach a blunt cannula. After opening the eye, an air bubble is injected into the anterior chamber of the eye in order to minimize dilution of trypan blue by the aqueous. Carefully apply onto the anterior lens capsule using a blunt cannula. Sufficient staining is achieved as soon as the dye has contacted the capsule. Irrigate the anterior chamber with balanced salt solution to remove all excess dye. |
Administration
- For professional use only
- Follow surgical protocol
Side Effect
- Adverse reactions reported following use of (trypan blue) include discoloration of high water content hydrogen intraocular lenses and inadvertent staining of the posterior lens capsule and vitreous face
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
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Non-hydrated IOL Use
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Risk of lens staining
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store below 30° C and keep away from light.
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