Brilliant Blue G (1 brand name, 1 dosage form, 1 route)
Available dosage forms: SOLUTION.
Routes of administration: OPHTHALMIC.
Brand Names
- TISSUEBLUE
Related Conditions
Indications and Usage
TissueBlue 0.025% is indicated to selectively stain the internal limiting membrane (ILM).
Dosage and Administration
TissueBlue 0.025% is carefully injected into the Balanced Salt Solution (BSS)-filled vitreous cavity using a blunt cannula attached to the pre-filled syringe, without allowing the cannula to contact the retina or allowing TissueBlue to get under the retina. Sufficient staining is expected within a few seconds. Following staining, all excess dye should be removed from the vitreous cavity.
Contraindications
None
Warnings and Precautions
Excessive Staining Excess TissueBlue 0.025% should be removed from the eye immediately after staining. Use of the Syringe Make sure the plunger moves smoothly before injecting the solution. Do not use the product if the plunger does not move smoothly to prime the cannula.
Adverse Reactions
Adverse reactions that have been reported in procedures that included the use of Brilliant Blue G Ophthalmic Solution have often been associated with the surgical procedure. These complications include retinal (retinal break, tear, hemorrhage, and detachment) and cataracts.
Mechanism of Action
Brilliant Blue G has been shown to selectively stain the ILM, but not the epiretinal membrane nor the retina, making it easier to visualize the membrane for removal, although the exact mechanism of this selectivity has not been elucidated.