Methylene blue
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Methylene blue or methylthioninium chloride (MB) is a medication and dye that also functions as an antioxidant.[1][2][3]
Theory[edit | edit source]
Methylene blue is claimed to lead to better oxygenation of tissues, mitochondrial protection and recovery, improved memory and cognition. It is used sublingually by some ME/CFS patients.
Evidence[edit | edit source]
No clinical trials of methylene blue have been conducted in ME/CFS patients.
Clinicians[edit | edit source]
Risks and safety[edit | edit source]
Serotonin syndrome and a number of other serious side effects may result from the use of methylene blue. It also turns skin and mucosa a bluish color and urine a greenish blue color.[2][4]
Costs and availability[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- Methylene blue - drugs.com
- Methylene blue - drugbank.ca
- Methylene blue - Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI)
- Methylene blue: Revisited- Journal of Anaesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacology
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Methylene blue (CHEBI:6872)". Chemical Entities of Biological Interest. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. "Methylene Blue Monograph for Professionals". Drugs.com. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- ↑ "Methylene blue". go.drugbank.com. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- ↑ Ginimuge, Prashant R.; Jyothi, S.D. (2010). "Methylene Blue: Revisited". Journal of Anaesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacology. 26 (4): 517–520. ISSN 0970-9185. PMC 3087269. PMID 21547182.
