Accidental dapsone ingestion leading to methemoglobinemia in a child: A case report
Dapsone is a sulfone antibacterial drug used in the treatment of Leprosy and common skin conditions such as acne. Known to cause hypersensitivity syndromes apart from adverse effects such as tachycardia, tachypnea, vomiting, hemolytic anemias and seizures.Ingestion of large amounts of Dapsone may le...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Pediatric Critical Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.jpcc.org.in/article.asp?issn=2349-6592;year=2019;volume=6;issue=2;spage=56;epage=58;aulast=Reddy |