Treatment for a rare case of phenazopyridine-induced methemoglobinemia: a case report and mini-review

Methemoglobinemia is a condition caused by elevated levels of methemoglobin (MetHb) in the blood, a reduced form of hemoglobin that cannot properly bind to oxygen, interfering with delivery to tissues. If left untreated, this condition can be fatal. Phenazopyridine, an over-the-counter urinary tract...

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Main Authors: Brendan M. Coyne, Syed M. Ishaq, Anjani Thota, Badal Thakkar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1568949/full
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