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trypan blue

Dye · Diagnostic agent

DyeDiagnostic agent
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Not yet extracted

Indications

facilitate visualization of the anterior lens capsule during cataract surgerystaining of Descemet’s membranestaining the retinal surface during surgical vitrectomy

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team