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Methylene Blue Infusion to Treat Severe Dapsone-Induced Methemoglobinemia in a Pediatric Patient
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Methylene Blue Infusion to Treat Severe Dapsone-Induced Methemoglobinemia in a Pediatric Patient

Bader Alyahya, Abdulaziz Alalshaikh, Ghofran Sabbahi, Mosaed Alnowiser and Mohammed Al-Mohawes
Curēus (Palo Alto, CA), Vol.13(10)
18/10/2021
PMID: 34804706

Abstract

accidental ingestion dapsone Emergency Medicine methemoglobinemia methylene blue infusion toxicity
Dapsone overdose is a well-known potent cause of methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia. We discuss a case of a two-year-old male who developed severe persistent methemoglobinemia treated with multiple doses of methylene blue (MB), multidose activated charcoal, and vitamin C. Methylene blue infusion (rather than bolus dosing) aided in controlling this patient’s methemoglobin (MetHb) levels and symptoms and may reduce the total needed dose.
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