[A synthetic basic dye. Methylene blue stains to negatively charged cell components like nucleic acids; when administered in the lymphatic bed of a tumor during oncologic surgery, methylene blue may stain lymph nodes draining from the tumor, thereby aiding in the visual localization of tumor sentinel lymph nodes. When administered intravenously in low doses, this agent may convert methemoglobin to hemoglobin. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0025746 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
- Indicator, Reagent, or Diagnostic Aid
Relation/PAR: Phenothiazine
carbene
Relation/CHD: METHYLENE BLUE 65 MG
METHYLENE BLUE 55 MG
METHYLENE BLUE 10.8 MG
METHYLENE BLUE 5.4 MG
METHYLENE BLUE 6 MG
METHYLENE BLUE 1 %
METHYLENE BLUE 10.80 MG