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Aminolevulinic acid is used to help your doctor see an image of a malignant (cancer) tissue during surgery in patients with glioma (tumor in the brain or spine). It is an optical imaging agent.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of a doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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