Rose Bengal Solution PV-10

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** An injectable ten percent solution of rose bengal disodium, an iodinated fluorescein derivative, with potential antineoplastic and radiosensitizing activities. When injected into tumor tissue, PV-10 specifically targets and concentrates in tumor cells, producing cytotoxic singlet oxygen when exposed to ionizing radiation. In addition, PV-10 may stimulate an anti-tumor immune response.

**Synonyms:** - 4,5,6,7-Tetrachloro-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodofluorescein Disodium Salt - Injectable Rose Bengal 10% - PV-10 - PV-10 - Provecta - Rose Bengal Disodium 10%