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  1. Tang ASO, Yeo ST, Teh YC, Kho WM, Chew LP, Muniandy P
    Oxf Med Case Reports, 2019 Jan;2019(1):omy111.
    PMID: 30697428 DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omy111
    Limited data regarding methemoglobinemia in pregnancy, particularly secondary to dapsone is available up to date. We report a case of dapsone-induced methemoglobinemia in a pregnant mother with multibacillary leprosy who presented with fever, productive cough and cyanosis of 2 days duration 2 weeks after multidrug therapy was commenced. On examination, she had central cyanosis with low oxygen saturation (SpO2 = 84-88%). Arterial blood gas analysis showed PO2 of 111 mmHg and SO2 of 98 mmHg. Patient was administered 100% oxygen inhalation, but there was no improvement in cyanosis. Vitamin C (1000 mg/day) was prescribed. Dapsone was replaced by ofloxacin 200 mg twice daily. There was a gradual increase in SpO2 level. She delivered a healthy baby. In conclusion, clinicians should be aware of the side effects of dapsone and know how to promptly manage any undesirable events. Ofloxacin is a safe and feasible alternative in replacement of dapsone in pregnancy.
    Matched MeSH terms: Leprosy, Multibacillary
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