Methylene Blue Injection

Description

Methylene Blue Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of a condition called methemoglobinemia. Methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder in which an abnormal amount of methemoglobin is produced. This medicine reduces the methemoglobin to hemoglobin. This helps in the treatment of the condition.

Methylene Blue Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. Get the complete dose of the injection for maximum benefits. Do not stop it suddenly without consulting the doctor. If your condition does not improve, let your doctor know. They may initiate an alternative treatment.

Some common side effects of this medicine include pain in extremities, chromaturia (abnormal coloration of urine), taste change, feeling hot, dizziness, sweating, nausea, skin discoloration, and headaches. It may also cause confusion and disturbances in vision, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions such as blood disorders such as anemia or a history of allergic reactions with this medicine. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines that you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine as it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.