Deliberate self-poisoning with dapsone - A case report and summary of relevant pharmacology and treatment

被引:16
作者
Ferguson, AJ [1 ]
Lavery, GG [1 ]
机构
[1] ROYAL VICTORIA HOSP, REG INTENS CARE UNIT, BELFAST BT12, ANTRIM, NORTH IRELAND
关键词
pharmacology; dapsone; complications;
D O I
10.1111/j.1365-2044.1997.98-az0094b.x
中图分类号
R614 [麻醉学];
学科分类号
100217 ;
摘要
We report the case of a 14-year-old girl who deliberately ingested 8-9 g of dapsone and presented with severe methaemoglobinaemia and altered mental status. Prompt treatment with repeated doses of methylene blue and organ support brought about control of the methaemoglobinaemia and averted organ failure.
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