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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.

Also Known As:

Methylthioninium Chloride; Basic Blue 9; Chromosmon; Methylene Blue N; Urolene Blue; Blue 9, Basic; Blue N, Methylene; Blue, Methylene; Blue, Swiss; Blue, Urolene; Methylthionine Chloride; Swiss Blue; Phenothiazin-5-ium, 3,7-bis(dimethylamino)-, chloride

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Enzyme Inhibitors

Organic Chemicals: 140
- Sulfur Compounds: 283
  - Phenothiazines: 510
    - Methylene Blue: 2918
Heterocyclic Compounds: 207
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 3-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Phenothiazines: 510
      - Methylene Blue: 2918

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