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Methylene blue is a medication that treats methemoglobinemia

Methylene blue is a medication that treats methemoglobinemia. This is a rare blood condition that affects how red blood cells deliver oxygen throughout your body. A healthcare provider will give you this injection in a hospital or a clinic setting. The brand name of this medication is Provayblue. Methylthioninium chloride, commonly called methylene blue, is a salt used as a dye and as a medication. As a medication, it is mainly used to treat methemoglobinemia. It has previously been used for treating cyanide poisoning and urinary tract infections, but this use is no longer recommended