Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Tissueblue
What is TISSUEBLUE used for?
- TISSUEBLUE is used as an aid in eye surgery.
- It is used to stain a part of your eye called the internal limiting membrane (ILM).
How does TISSUEBLUE work?
TISSUEBLUE contains a dye that stains a part of your eye called the internal limiting membrane (ILM). TISSUEBLUE works by making this part of your eye more visible to doctors during eye surgery.
What are the ingredients in TISSUEBLUE?
Medicinal ingredients: Brilliant Blue G.
Non-medicinal ingredients: Polyethylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Sodium phosphate dibasic dodecahydrate, Sodium phosphate monobasic dihydrate, Water for injection
TISSUEBLUE comes in the following dosage forms:
As a 0.25 mg / mL solution.
Do not use TISSUEBLUE if you:
- Are allergic to Brilliant Blue G.
- Are allergic to any of the other ingredients in TISSUEBLUE.
- Are allergic to any part of the TISSUEBLUE container.
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare
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professional before you take TISSUEBLUE. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
- Are allergic to certain ingredients or package components to make sure you can receive TISSUEBLUE
Are pregnant. TISSUEBLUE has not been tested in pregnant women.
- Are breastfeeding. It is not known if TISSUBLUE is released in human breast milk.
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
How to take TISSUEBLUE:
- TISSUEBLUE will be injected into your eye by your doctor during eye surgery.
- It will then be washed out of your eye by your doctor.
Usual dose:
Your doctor will decide how much TISSUEBLUE you will receive.
What are possible side effects from using TISSUEBLUE?
The following side effects can happen with the surgery you get after receiving TISSUEBLUE:
- Problems with a part of your eye called the retina. These include retinal break, tear, bleeding or detachment.
- New or worsening of your cataract symptoms. Cataract is a clouding of a part of your eye called the lens. Symptoms include blurry vision, clouding of your eye, difficulty reading, loss of vision and seeing halos around lights.
- A condition called cystoid macular edema where a part of your retina called the macula is swollen.
- A condition called transient ocular hypertension where the pressure inside your eye is increased.
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.
Reporting Side Effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
Storage:
- TISSUEBLUE will be stored by your healthcare professional.
- It is stored at room temperature (15°C to 25°C).
- It must be protected from light, heat, freezing and moisture.
- It is kept in the original package until use.
- TISSUEBLUE is for single use only. The unused portion must be discarded.
If you want more information about TISSUEBLUE:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php); the manufacturer’s website (http://www.dorcglobal.com), or by calling 1-800-467-2081.