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Primaquine-Induced Methemoglobinemia: A Case Report
Rita Leite Cruz1, César B Vieira1, Pedro Silva1
1Intensive Care Service, São José Local Health Unit, Lisbon, PRT.
Primaquine can cause life-threatening methemoglobinemia, a condition where hemoglobin cannot carry oxygen effectively. Promptly recognizing the discrepancy between oxygen levels and oxygenated hemoglobin is crucial for timely intervention.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Hematology
Background:
- Methemoglobinemia is a severe adverse effect of certain medications, including primaquine.
- It occurs when oxidative stress overwhelms the body's defense mechanisms, leading to hemoglobin oxidation.
- This results in tissue hypoxia despite normal gas exchange.
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