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Toxic methemoglobinemia
Methemoglobinemia is divided into two types: toxic and hereditary. Toxic methemoglobinemia is caused by drugs and oxidants. Methemoglobin is chocolate brown in color. Toxic methemoglobinemia sometimes has severe symptoms and requires emergency injection of methylene blue.
  • Site of disease:

    Blood vessels
  • Infectious :

    Not contagious
  • Frequent population:

    All groups
  • Related symptoms:

    Fatigue Cyanosis Confusion Cyanosis of lips Slightly bluish lips and nail beds
Related Drugs
Vitamin C Glucose Injection
Indication: (1) Used to treat scurvy. (2) Treatment of chronic iron poisoning: Vitamin C promotes the chelation of iron by deferoxamine, accelerating iron excretion. (3) Can be used to treat idiopathic methemoglobinemia. (4) Can be used to supplement vitamin C when the body's vitamin C requirement increases significantly.
Manufacturer:

Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Vitamin C Sodium Chloride Injection
Indication: 1. Used to treat scurvy. 2. Treatment of chronic iron poisoning: Vitamin C promotes the chelation of iron by deferoxamine, accelerating the excretion of iron. 3. Can be used to treat idiopathic methemoglobinemia. 4. Can be used to supplement vitamin C when the body's vitamin C requirement increases significantly.
Manufacturer:

Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

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