HOMEPRODUCTSCOMPANYCONTACTFAQResearchDictionaryPharmaSign Up FREE or Login

Curing the 'nitrate blues'.

Abstract
Methemoglobinemia should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of cyanosis in patients with normal arterial oxygen tension. Cyanosis that is brownish and not relieved by oxygen administration should lead to consideration of the diagnosis. A normal or elevated PaO2 value further suggests the presence of methemoglobinemia. Mild cases can be treated by removing the offending agent. In more severe cases, intravenous methylene blue and, if necessary, packed red cells or exchange transfusions may be given.
AuthorsM S Cline
JournalPostgraduate medicine (Postgrad Med) Vol. 96 Issue 3 Pg. 124-6 (Sep 01 1994) ISSN: 0032-5481 [Print] England
PMID8072908 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Isosorbide Dinitrate
  • Methylene Blue
Topics
  • Aged
  • Cyanosis (chemically induced, drug therapy)
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Isosorbide Dinitrate (adverse effects)
  • Methemoglobinemia (chemically induced, drug therapy)
  • Methylene Blue (therapeutic use)

Join CureHunter, for free Research Interface BASIC access!

Take advantage of free CureHunter research engine access to explore the best drug and treatment options for any disease. Find out why thousands of doctors, pharma researchers and patient activists around the world use CureHunter every day.
Realize the full power of the drug-disease research graph!


Choose Username:
Email:
Password:
Verify Password:
Enter Code Shown: