Open AccessReported Adverse Event Cases of Methemoglobinemia Associated With Benzocaine Products
Author(s) -
Thomas J. Moore,
Christopher S. Walsh,
Michael R. Cohen
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
archives of internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-3679
pISSN - 0003-9926
DOI - 10.1001/archinte.164.11.1192
Subject(s) - benzocaine , methemoglobinemia , adverse effect , medicine , anesthesia , toxicology , pharmacology , biology
Methemoglobinemia (MHb) is characterized by abnormal levels of oxidized hemoglobin that cannot bind and transport oxygen. When induced by benzocaine anesthetic spray and other chemicals, it can result in cyanosis and life-threatening complications.
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