Anwendungsgebiete
1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Methylene blue injection is indicated for the treatment of pediatric and adult patients with acquired methemoglobinemia. Methylene blue injection (methylene blue) is an oxidation-reduction agent indicated for the treatment of pediatric and adult patients with acquired methemoglobinemia.
Gegenanzeigen
4. CONTRAINDICATIONS Methylene blue injection is contraindicated in the following conditions:
- Severe hypersensitivity reactions to methylene blue or any other thiazine dye [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] .
- Patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) due to the risk of hemolytic anemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 , 5.4 )] Methylene blue injection is contraindicated in the following conditions ( 4 ):
- Severe hypersensitivity to methylene blue
- Patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) due to the risk of hemolytic anemia
Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen
5. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
- Hypersensitivity: If severe or life-threatening allergic reaction occurs, discontinue Methylene blue injection, treat the allergic reaction, and monitor until signs and symptoms resolve ( 5.2 )
- Lack of Effectiveness: Consider alternative treatments if there is no resolution of methemoglobinemia after 2 doses ( 2.1 , 5.3 )
- Hemolytic Anemia: Discontinue Methylene blue injection and transfuse ( 5.4 )
- Interference with In-Vivo Monitoring Devices: Use methods other than pulse oximetry to assess oxygen saturation ( 5.5 )
- Effects on Ability to Drive and Operate Machinery: Advise patients to refrain from these activities until neurologic and visual symptoms have resolved ( 5.6 )



