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Methylene Blue and Renal dysfunction

Result of checking the interaction of drug Methylene Blue and disease Renal dysfunction for safety when used together.

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Methylene Blue <> Renal dysfunction
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

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Methylene blue is reduced in tissues to leukomethylene blue, and both are excreted by the kidney. The serum concentrations of methylene blue and leukomethylene blue may be increased in patients with impaired renal function. Therapy with methylene blue should be avoided in patients with severe renal impairment and administered cautiously in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment. Dosage adjustments may be necessary.

References:
  • "Product Information. Urised Tablets (methylene blue)." Polymedica Pharmaceuticals USA Inc, Woburn, MA.
Methylene Blue

Generic Name: methylene blue

Brand Name: ProvayBlue, Urolene Blue

Synonyms: Methylene blue (injection)

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