Methylene Blue By Medilon Healthcare

Methylene blue injection is used to treat a condition called methemoglobinemia. This condition occurs when the blood cannot deliver oxygen where it is needed in the body. This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of a doctor.

Before Using
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric

Safety and efficacy have been established in pediatric patients.
Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of methylene blue injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have kidney problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving this medicine.
Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Drug Interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Side Effects

Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Incidence not known

Agitation
Bluish-Colored Lips, Fingernails, or Palms
Confusion
Cough
Dark Urine
Diarrhea
Difficulty Breathing
Difficulty Swallowing
Dizziness or Lightheadedness
Fast Heartbeat
Fever
Headache
Hives or Welts, Itching, or Skin Rash
Large, Hive-Like Swelling on The Face, Eyelids, Lips, Tongue, Throat, Hands, Legs, Feet
Overactive Reflexes
Pale Skin
Poor Coordination
Rapid Heart Rate
Redness of The Skin
Restlessness
Shivering
Sore Throat
Sweating
Talking or Acting with Excitement You Cannot Control
Tightness in The Chest
Trembling or Shaking
Twitching
Unusual Bleeding or Bruising
Unusual Tiredness or Weakness

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose

Abdominal or Stomach Pain
Bigger, Dilated, or Enlarged Pupils (black Part of The Eye)
Blue Staining of The Urine, Skin, and Mucous Membranes
Bluish-Colored Lips, Fingernails, or Palms
Blurred Vision
Burning, Crawling, Itching, Numbness, Prickling, "pins and Needles", or Tingling Feelings
Confusion
Dark Urine
Difficulty Breathing
Dizziness or Lightheadedness
Dizziness, Faintness, or Lightheadedness when Getting up Suddenly from A Lying or Sitting Position
Fear
Fever
Headache
Increased Sensitivity of The Eyes to Light
Nausea
Pale Skin
Rapid Heart Rate
Rapid Shallow Breathing
Shakiness in The Legs, Arms, Hands, or Feet
Sore Throat
Tightness in The Chest
Unusual Bleeding