Drugs Information: Methylene blue

Basic Information

ID DDInter1186
Drug Type small molecule
Molecular Formula C16H18Cln3S
Molecular Weight 319.860
Description Methylene blue is an oxidation-reduction agent used for the treatment of pediatric and adult patients with acquired methemoglobinemia.
ATC Classification V03AB17 V04CG05
IUPAC Name 3,7-Bis(Dimethylamino)-5Λ⁴-Phenothiazin-5-Ylium Chloride
InChI Inchi=1S/C16H18N3S.Clh/C1-18(2)11-5-7-13-15(9-11)20-16-10-12(19(3)4)6-8-14(16)17-13;/H5-10H,1-4H3;1H/Q+1;/P-1
InChI Key CXKWCBBOMKCUKX-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Canonical SMILES [Cl-].CN(C)C1=CC2=[S+]C3=C(C=CC(=C3)N(C)C)N=C2C=C1
Useful Links DrugBank ChEMBL PubChem

Interactions with Methylene blue

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