Drug reference
trypan blue
Dye · Diagnostic agent
DyeDiagnostic agent
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
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not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
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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