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METHYLENE BLUE THERAPY VERSUS STANDARD TREATMENT FOR ACUTE-PHASE SEPTIC SHOCK: A PILOT RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Author
Luis-Silva, Fabio
Menegueti, Mayra Gonçalves
Peres, Leandro Moreira
Sepeda, Corina
Jordani, Maria Cecília
Mestriner, Fabiola
Petroski-Moraes, Bruno Cesar
Brito-de-Sousa, Joaquim Pedro
Costa-Rocha, Ismael Artur
Cruz, Bruna Lemos
Donadel, Mariana Dermínio
Souza, Felipe Barizza de
Reis, Gustavo Henrique Martins
Basile-Filho, Anibal
Becari, Christiane
Evora, Paulo Roberto Barbosa
Martins Filho, Olindo Assis
Auxiliadora-Martins, Maria
Menegueti, Mayra Gonçalves
Peres, Leandro Moreira
Sepeda, Corina
Jordani, Maria Cecília
Mestriner, Fabiola
Petroski-Moraes, Bruno Cesar
Brito-de-Sousa, Joaquim Pedro
Costa-Rocha, Ismael Artur
Cruz, Bruna Lemos
Donadel, Mariana Dermínio
Souza, Felipe Barizza de
Reis, Gustavo Henrique Martins
Basile-Filho, Anibal
Becari, Christiane
Evora, Paulo Roberto Barbosa
Martins Filho, Olindo Assis
Auxiliadora-Martins, Maria
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University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
René Rachou Institute. Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
René Rachou Institute. Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
René Rachou Institute. Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
René Rachou Institute. Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
René Rachou Institute. Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
René Rachou Institute. Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
Abstract
Purpose: Methylene blue (MB) has been used to increase blood pressure in patients with septic shock by acting on guanylate cyclase and nitric oxide synthase (NOS). Objective: To determine whether the administration of MB to patients in the initial phase of septic shock leads to a reduction in the use of vasopressors compared to that in the control group. Methods: This was a 1:1 randomized clinical trial of two groups (methylene blue and control). We used MB after uid replacement, vasopressors and antibiotic therapy. Patients received a loading dose of MB (3 mg/kg) and maintenance (0.5 mg/kg/h) for 48 hours. Vasopressor doses, laboratory test results, inammatory and anti-inammatory cytokine levels, and hemodynamic monitoring were recorded before the infusion of MB (T1) and after 20 minutes (T2), 2 hours (T3), 24 hours (T4), 48 hours after the infusion started (T5) and 24 hours after weaning (T6). Results: Methylene blue therapy started within 72 hours of septic shock. The methylene blue group showed na immediate reduction in NOR dosage, earlier reduction in VAS dosage, and higher IL-10 levels compared to the control group. Integrative network analysis highlighted NO and IL-10's roles in coordinating correlations with "Hemodynamic Monitoring" in the control and methylene blue groups, respectively. Conclusion: Early methylene blue (MB) administration alongside standard septic shock treatment reduces vasopressor doses, possibly involving nitric oxide (NO) mechanisms. A possible mechanism of action may involve modulation of inammatory and anti-inammatory mediators, enhancing immune response. However, larger and longer studies are needed for validation.
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