• Brand Names: U.S.: MembraneBlueT;VisionBlue®
• Pharmacologic Category: Ophthalmic Agent

• It is used during eye surgery.
• It stains a part of the eye to help the eye doctor with surgery.

How to take

• For the eye only.
• This drug is given into the eye by your doctor.
• Your eye will be washed with salt solution to get rid of unneeded dye.

Missed Dose

• This drug is taken on an as needed basis.

Storage

• This drug will be given to you in a hospital or doctor's office. You will not store it at home.

Avoid

• If you have an allergy to trypan blue or any other part of this drug.
• Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If your doctor is putting in a type of lens which is dry (not hydrated).

Precautions

• Check all drugs you are taking with your doctor. This drug may not mix well with some other drugs.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Side Effects

• Staining (limited time).

Monitoring

• Change in the health problem being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Follow up with the doctor.

Contact a healthcare provider

• If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away.
• Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Very bad dizziness or passing out.
• Sudden change in eyesight, eye pain, or irritation.
• Any rash.
• Health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

General Statements

• If you have a very bad allergy, wear an allergy ID at all times.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most drugs may be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• In Canada, take any unused drugs to the pharmacy. Also, visit http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/med/disposal-defaire-eng.php#th to learn about the right way to get rid of unused drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
• Call your doctor for help with any side effects. If in the U.S., you may also call the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or if in Canada, you may also call Health Canada's Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including OTC, natural products, or vitamins.

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