About The Medical Condition Methylene Blue

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Methylene Blue

Methylene Blue Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Methylene Blue Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Methylene Blue?

A compound consisting of dark green crystals or crystalline powder, having a bronze-like luster. Solutions in water or alcohol have a deep blue color. Methylene blue is used as a bacteriologic stain and as an indicator. It inhibits GUANYLATE CYCLASE, and has been used to treat cyanide poisoning and to lower levels of METHEMOGLOBIN.

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