PROBLU 0.5
METHYLENE BLUE INJECTION 0.5%
PROBLU 0.5 is used to treat methemoglobinemia and is also used to treat vasodilatory shock unresponsive to conventional therapy. Methemoglobinemia is a condition that occurs when the blood cannot deliver oxygen where it is needed in the body. Vasodilatory shock is a medical emergency in which your body cannot get enough blood to your heart, brain, and kidneys.
PROBLU 0.5 contains Methylene Blue, which works by converting methaemoglobin to a more efficient type of haemoglobin to carry oxygen throughout the body. This is a rare blood condition that affects how red blood cells deliver oxygen throughout your body.
Uses of PROBLU 0.5 injection
It is specialised to treat Methemoglobinemia and Vasodilatory shock, and other uses include:
- Used to treat a condition when haemoglobin is unable to carry oxygen efficiently.
- It is also used to increase vascular resistance during vasoplegic shock after cardiac procedures.
How to use PROBLU 0.5 injection
It is administered by your healthcare professional, so do not self-administer it.
How does PROBLU 0.5 injection work?
This works by converting methemoglobin to a more efficient type of haemoglobin to better carry oxygen throughout the body.
What if you take an overdose of PROBLU 0.5 injection?
There is less chance of overdose because it is administered by a healthcare professional. If you still experience any adverse effects, you can get medical care immediately.
Side effects
- Hives
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Taste disturbance
- Discoloured urine
- Pain in the arm or leg
- Headache
Storage
Keep in cool temperature and don’t freeze, keep it away from children.
Interactions
Interaction with Drugs
- Clomipramine
- Amitriptyline
- Atomoxetine
- Ephedrine
- Entacapone
- Sumatriptan
- Notriptyline
- Fluvoxamine
- Escitalopram
- Selegiline
Interaction with Diseases
Patients who have glucose-6-phosphate deficiencies should avoid this medication, and patients who are taking serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin syndrome should seek medical reported.
Interaction with Food
Avoid taking high-fat meals and limit your poorly absorbed carbs.
Interaction with Beverages
Avoid Alcohol
For Pregnant women
You should consult your healthcare professional before using this medicine.
For Breastfeeding women
Consult with your healthcare professional before taking these medicines
Lifestyle
- Always engage in physical activities and stay hydrated
- Keep a food diary and make time to eat
- Avoid eating fast; if possible, eat a meal with others, sit down, and relax.
- Eat regular meals three times a day
- Maintain a balanced lifestyle and reduce stress
- Quit smoking
Habit Forming
No
Class of Drug
Miscellaneous
FAQs
What is the use of PROBLU 0.5 injection?
It is used to treat vasodilatory shock unresponsive to conventional therapy and is also used to treat methemoglobinemia.
Can I take PROBLU 0.5 injection with antidepressant medicines?
Make sure to consult with your healthcare provider before taking antidepressant medicines because they can increase the risk of an uncommon but deadly disease, such as serotonin syndrome, which causes hallucination, seizure, and dramatic fluctuations in blood pressure.
What are the symptoms that occur if I take an overdose of PROBLU 0.5 injection?
It is not possible to get an overdose of PROBLU 0.5 injection even if symptoms like numbness, tingling, blue-colored skin, dilated pupils, confusion, tremor, anxiety, fast heart rate, or trouble breathing.
Does PROBLU 0.5 injection kill cancer cells, or is it just a myth?
It can kill cancer cells by generating reactive oxygen species and disrupting cancer cell metabolism. In studies, it has been shown that it may enhance the effects of chemotherapy and radiation, but it carries risks which include serious drug interactions and dose-dependent toxicity. that why it should always be used under medical supervision it may interact, which can be deadly serious.
