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Dapsone-induced methemoglobinemia-A case report.

Authors :
Kabir H
Lakshmanan R
Gopinath S
Bhonagiri D
Source :
Clinical case reports [Clin Case Rep] 2021 May 05; Vol. 9 (5), pp. e04054. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 May 05 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Dapsone therapy is associated with methemoglobinemia. Pulse oximetry is used to indicate adequate oxygen saturations, and co-oximetry is needed to diagnose low arterial oxygen saturations. Clinicians should aware while prescribing dapsone.<br />Competing Interests: None of the authors have any conflict of interest.<br /> (© 2021 The Authors. Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2050-0904
Volume :
9
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34084488
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4054