Dr.Kondle Raghu

ABSTRACT

Methemoglobin is a useless form of hemoglobin constantly formed in red cells of peripheral blood. It is converted to functional hemoglobin by enzyme reducing systems and remains low in healthy. Apart from genetic defects methemoglobinemia occurs after exposure to oxidants in environment and chemicals. We report a case of 40 year old male with Indoxacarb poisoning presented with cyanosis due to methemoglobinemia, improved after giving methylene blue and supportive management.