Methylene Blue
Overview
Methylene Blue is used in the treatment of cyanide poisoning and methemoglobinemia (a blood disorder). it is also used as a diagnostic agent because of its blue staining properties. itadministered orally and parentrally. It is not available in any combination preparations. Chemicaly itidentified as 3, 7-bis (dimethylamino) phenothiazine-5-ium chloride trihydrate.
Categories
- 4 Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Methylene Blue's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 1 to 2 mg/kg | 1.5 (1.5) | As recommended. | IV | Over 5 min repeated if necessary repeated if necessary after 1hr. |
| 3 to 6 mg/kg | 4.5 (4.5) | As recommended. | PO | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 2 mg/kg | 2 (2) | 8 hourly | Oral | |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| 3 mg/kg | 3 (3) | 8 hourly | Oral | - |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Methylene Blue
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Manufacturers of
Methylene Blue
in Pakistan
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