Trypan Blue Pharmacology

Trypan Blue

About Trypan Blue
A diazo dye,a selective tissue staining agent, A medical aid in ophthalmic surgery.
Mechanism of Action of Trypan Blue
Trypan blue is a diazo dye. It is a vital stain used to selectively colour dead tissues or cells blue. Live cells or tissues with intact cell membranes are not coloured. Trypan blue is not absorbed in viable cell but it enters the membrane in a dead cell. Hence, dead cells are shown as a distinctive blue colour under a microscope.
Trypan blue ophthalmic solution is a sterile solution of Trypan blue. It is a selective tissue staining agent for use as a medical aid in ophthalmic surgery. It stains the anterior capsule of the lens. It enhances the contrast between the anterior and the posterior lens
1.Used for assessment of tissue viability
2.It is also useful to observe hyphae of fungi and Stramenopiles.
Pharmacokinets of Trypan Blue
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Onset of Action for Trypan Blue
N/A
Duration of Action for Trypan Blue
N/A
Half Life of Trypan Blue
N/A
Side Effects of Trypan Blue
1.Discoloration of high water content hydrogen intraocular lenses
2.Inadvertent staining of the posterior lens capsule and vitreous face
Contra-indications of Trypan Blue
Use of hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lens
Special Precautions while taking Trypan Blue
Excess Trypan blue is immediately removed from the eye through irrigation of the anterior chamber.
Pregnancy Related Information
Cotraindicated
Old Age Related Information
May be used
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
May be used
Indications for Trypan Blue
Staining agent in cataract surgery
Interactions for Trypan Blue
N/A
Typical Dosage for Trypan Blue
As directed by the physician.
Schedule of Trypan Blue
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Storage Requirements for Trypan Blue
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Trypan Blue
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Trypan Blue
N/A

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Trypan Blue is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for trypan blue might be better known than trypan blue itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have trypan blue in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for trypan blue.