• The sulfone antibiotic dapsone, at prophylactic doses, can be associated with the
development of methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia in patients with and without …

Dapsone, a sulfone group antibiotic, was traditionally used for the treatment of leprosy. It has
potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. Hence later, its use has been …

Dapsone, a sulfone active against a wide range of bacteria, is mainly used for
Mycobacterium leprae. Moreover, because of its immunosuppressive effect, it is used for …

ABSTRACT A 28-year-old female patient was admitted to our hospital with severe dyspnoea
and hypoxemia due to methaemoglobinaemia caused by dapsone. The patient recovered …

• Diagnosis of methemoglobinemia is normally based on clinical symptoms and an elevated
serum methemoglobin level. However, serum methemoglobin levels are not always …

Objective: To present a comprehensive review of dapsone-induced methemoglobinemia
and its management. Data Sources: Literature retrieval was accessed through MEDLINE …

DISCUSSION: Acquired methemoglobinemia is thought to be due exposure to oxidizing
agents such as dapsone and other commonly used medications. These agents accelerate …

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Dapsone is used in the treatment of a variety of dermatological conditions and prophylaxis of
opportunistic infections. However, if consumed at a dose of more than 200 mg/day, it can …

Methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder in which blood methemoglobin levels are> 1%
leading to defective O2 supply to body tissues. It leads to a shift of the oxygen dissociation …