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Dapsone induced methemoglobinemia

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Increase in levels of methemoglobin is termed as methemoglobinemia which leads to organ level hypoxia. It can be congenital or acquired. In this case report we present a case of a middle-aged female with methemoglobinemia due to dapsone overdose and how immediate introduction of ascorbic acid, oxygen therapy and dapsone discontinuation cured the patient.

Source: International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20243009

Authors: Shubhank Narula, Pooja Khosla, Vinus Taneja

Institution: Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403287136

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Cited by: 4

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