A case of Toxic Methaemoglobinemia by Dapsone Poisoning

Authors

  • Sendip Sen Department of Paediatrics, National Medical College
  • A Chatterjee Department of Paediatrics, National Medical College
  • G Gyan Department of Paediatrics, National Medical College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v9i2.9688

Keywords:

toxic methaemogloinemia, dapsone poisoning, intravenous methyl blue

Abstract

Dapsone (4,4-diaminodiphenylsulfone) is a commonly used drug for leprosy, dermatitis herpetiformis, lichen planus, other skin diseases and pneumocystis jiroveci infection in HIV patient. Dapsone poisoining is accidental in children. We report such a case who presented with severe cyanosis and respiratory distress and was treated successfully with intravenous methylene blue.

Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 2013, Vol-9, No-2, 54-56

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v9i2.9688

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Published

2014-01-21

How to Cite

Sen, S., Chatterjee, A., & Gyan, G. (2014). A case of Toxic Methaemoglobinemia by Dapsone Poisoning. Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 9(2), 54–56. https://doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v9i2.9688

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Case Reports