MEMBRANEBLUE

Generic: TRYPAN BLUE

Prescription DrugINTRAOCULAR

Drug Information

Brand Name
MEMBRANEBLUE
Generic Name
TRYPAN BLUE
Manufacturer
Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (International) B.V.
Product Type
Prescription Drug
Route
INTRAOCULAR
Application Number
0364aceb-dd3f-4bac-b468-25379a07ccfc

Indications & Usage

MembraneBlue 0.15% - Indications & Usage Section MembraneBlue™ 0.15% 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 in adults and pediatric patients. These highlights do not include all the information needed to use MEMBRANEBLUE™ safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for MEMBRANEBLUE. MEMBRANEBLUE (trypan blue ophthalmic solution) 0.15%, for intraocul...

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MembraneBlue 0.15% - Indications & Usage Section MembraneBlue™ 0.15% 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 in adults and pediatric patients. These highlights do not include all the information needed to use MEMBRANEBLUE™ safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for MEMBRANEBLUE. MEMBRANEBLUE (trypan blue ophthalmic solution) 0.15%, for intraocular ophthalmic use Initial U.S. Approval: 2004 MembraneBlue is a diagnostic dye indicated for use as an aid in ophthalmic posterior surgery by staining the epiretinal membranes during ophthalmic surgical vitrectomy procedures, facilitating removal of epiretinal tissue in adults and pediatric patients

Warnings

MembraneBlue 0.15% - Warnings and precautions section Excessive Staining Excess MembraneBlue 0.15% should be immediately removed from the eye after staining. Priming of the Syringe To make sure the plunger moves smoothly before use, first retract the plunger or twist the plunger in a clockwise motion before injecting the fluid. Excessive Staining: Excess MembraneBlue 0.15% should be immediately removed from the eye after staining. Priming of the Syringe: To make sure the plunger moves smoothly b...

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MembraneBlue 0.15% - Warnings and precautions section Excessive Staining Excess MembraneBlue 0.15% should be immediately removed from the eye after staining. Priming of the Syringe To make sure the plunger moves smoothly before use, first retract the plunger or twist the plunger in a clockwise motion before injecting the fluid. Excessive Staining: Excess MembraneBlue 0.15% should be immediately removed from the eye after staining. Priming of the Syringe: To make sure the plunger moves smoothly before use, first retract the plunger or twist the plunger in a clockwise motion before injecting the fluid.

Adverse Reactions

MembraneBlue 0.15% - Adverse reactions section Adverse reactions reported following use of MembraneBlue 0.15% include discoloration of high water content hydrogen intraocular lenses [see Contraindications] and inadvertent staining of the posterior lens capsule and vitreous face. Staining of the posterior lens capsule or staining of the vitreous face is generally self limited, lasting up to one week. Most common adverse reactions include discoloration of high water content hydrogen intraocular le...

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MembraneBlue 0.15% - Adverse reactions section Adverse reactions reported following use of MembraneBlue 0.15% include discoloration of high water content hydrogen intraocular lenses [see Contraindications] and inadvertent staining of the posterior lens capsule and vitreous face. Staining of the posterior lens capsule or staining of the vitreous face is generally self limited, lasting up to one week. Most common adverse reactions include discoloration of high water content hydrogen intraocular lenses and inadvertent staining of the posterior lens capsule and vitreous face. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS contact Dutch Ophthalmic, USA at 1-800-75-DUTCH or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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