Drug reference
silicone oil
Vitreous substitute liquid · Ophthalmic surgical agent
Vitreous substitute liquidOphthalmic 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
long-term tamponade of the retina
Side effects
Serious
- glaucoma
- cataract formation
- corneal edema
- corneal band keratopathy
- retinal toxicity
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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team