Methylene blue injection and Phospha 250 Neutral

• Generic Name: methylene blue
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: ProvayBlue, Urolene Blue

Methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin). Hemoglobin is a substance in blood that carries oxygen and distributes it to your tissues and organs. However, methemoglobin is not a type of hemoglobin that is useful in carrying oxygen.

Methemoglobin normally exists in small amounts in the blood. However, when methemoglobin levels increase, the blood is less efficient in circulating oxygen. The resulting lack of oxygen throughout the body can cause symptoms such as pale or blue-colored skin.

Methemoglobinemia is a condition in which methemoglobin is present in high levels in the blood. Methemoglobinemia can occur when a person is exposed to certain drugs or chemicals such as nitrites.

Methylene blue injection is used to treat methemoglobinemia. methylene blue works by converting methemoglobin to a more efficient type of hemoglobin to better carry oxygen throughout the body.

Methylene blue may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: potassium phosphate / sodium phosphate
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: K-Phos MF, K-Phos Neutral, K-Phos No. 2, PHOS-NaK, Phospha 250 Neutral, Uro-KP-Neutral, Neutra-Phos, Vis-Phos N, Virt-Phos 250 Neutral, Av-Phos 250 Neutral, Phospho-Trin 250 Neutral, Phosphorous Supplement

Phosphorus is a naturally occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body. The majority of phosphorus in the body is found in the bones. The potassium and sodium salt forms of phosphorus are called phosphates.

Phospha 250 Neutral is a combination medicine used to make the urine more acid to help prevent kidney stones.

Phospha 250 Neutral may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.