| Literature DB >> 19091292 |
Hsien-Lung Tsai1, Shih-Wei Liu, Chorng-Kuang How, Chii-Hwa Chern, David Hung-Tsang Yen, Chun-I Huang.
Abstract
The use of dapsone is increasing even though overdose is rarely reported and physicians must be aware of its toxicity and management. Mortality can occur due to methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia. Although activated charcoal and methylene blue are recommended, the use of hemodialysis is reported only in few studies. Literature on the kinetic profile indicates that 50% to 80% of dapsone is protein bound and indicates a possibility to dialyze the unbound form. This study describes a case of deliberate severe dapsone overdose with cyanosis, methemoglobinemia, and hemolytic anemia, which improved after repetitive hemodialysis.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 19091292 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2008.03.035
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Emerg Med ISSN: 0735-6757 Impact factor: 2.469