Methylene Blue (Systemic)
Brand Names : Urolene Blue, aniline violet, methylthionine chloride, tetramethylthionine chloride
Category- Antimethemoglobinemic
- Diagnostic aid, tissue dye
DescriptionMethylene (METH-i-leen) blue is used to treat a condition called methemoglobinemia.
This condition occurs when the blood cannot deliver oxygen where it is needed
in the body. Methylene blue is also used as a dye to stain certain parts of
the body before or during surgery. Parenteral
-
Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.
Other commonly used names are aniline violet
, methylthionine chloride
, and tetramethylthionine chloride
.
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