METHYLENE BLUE (PROVAYBLUE) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

METHYLENE BLUE

What is the Trade Name for METHYLENE BLUE?

PROVAYBLUE

What are the Indications for METHYLENE BLUE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PROVAYBLUE ¬Æ USP is indicated for the treatment of pediatric and adult patients with acquired methemoglobinemia. This indication is approved under accelerated approval. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of clinical benefit in subsequent trials [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] . PROVAYBLUE ¬Æ (methylene blue) is an oxidation-reduction agent indicated for the treatment of pediatric and adult patients with acquired methemoglobinemia. This indication is approved under accelerated approval. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of clinical benefit in subsequent trials. ( 1 , 14 )

 

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