Drug reference
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
Viscoelastic substance · Ophthalmic surgical agent
Viscoelastic substanceOphthalmic surgical agent
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
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not curated
Mechanism
Not yet extracted
Indications
assist in ocular surgery by maintaining spaces, moving tissue, and protecting surfaces
Side effects
Common
transient elevation of IOP after surgery
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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team