Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA okay for acquired methemoglobinemia injection Methylene Blue
Methylene Blue Injection is an oxidation-reduction agent indicated for the treatment of pediatric and adult patients with acquired methemoglobinemia.
Ahmedabad: Zydus Lifesciences Limited has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Methylene Blue Injection, 10mg/2ml and 50mg/5ml.
Zydus’ Methylene Blue Injection, 10mg/2ml and 50mg/5ml. is the generic version of the Reference Listed Drug (RLD) ProvayBlue Injection.
The majority of current market usage is still on the ampoule presentation whereas Zydus is offering a generic version of Methylene Blue injection in vial presentation. From a hospital perspective, vial presentation is an affordable option with significant benefit and advantage. Vial presentation has no risk of Glass particulate contamination like in ampoules and provides various benefits like ease of use, handlings and flexible option with reduced dose waste.
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