S15C201 - Dyshemoglobinemias Flashcards
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Q
Causes of Methemoglobinemia
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- Benzocaine
- sodium nitrite/amyl nitrate (tx of cyanide poisoning)
- isobutyl nitrite (used to enhance sexual encounters)
- antimalarials
- dapsone
-hereditary (tx with methylene blue and vit C daily)
