Aaron Goodman: Dapsone-induced methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia in G6PD deficiency

Aaron Goodman shared a post on X:

“Just saw some dapsone methemoglobinemia. Dapsone is pesky, also caused hemolytic anemia in G6PD deficiency! Hb O2 carrying capacity 2/2 oxidation ferrous (Fe2+) to ferric (Fe3+) can’t carry O2  but normal arterial PO2 by ABG Dx = Co-oximetry Rx = methylene blue.”

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Aaron Goodman is a Hematologist/ Oncologist and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. He is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guideline committee for both cutaneous NHLs and T-cell NHLs. Dr. Goodman is a well-known physician-scientist, educator, advocate, and social media influencer.