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Pafolacianine, sold under the brand name Cytalux, is an imaging agent used in fluorescence-guided surgery. Specifically it is used to find areas of ovarian cancer. It is given by injection into a vein.

Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flushing, chest discomfort, itching, and allergic reactions. Use during pregnancy may harm the baby. It is a fluorescent medication that binds to the folate receptor, which often occurs in high amounts in ovarian cancer.

Pafolacianine was approved for medical use in the United States in 2021. Other similar used agents include methylene blue, fluorescein sodium, and 5-ALA.