Nitrobenzene Poisoning with Methemoglobinemia due to Plant Growth Nutrient Ingestion

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Authors

  • Jadhav Dhiraj
     Department of Emergency Medicine and Trauma, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry-605006, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • Pandit Vinay
     Department of Emergency Medicine and Trauma, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry-605006, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • S. Ramaprakash
     Department of Emergency Medicine and Trauma, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry-605006, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • S. Jagdish
     Department of Emergency Medicine and Trauma, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry-605006, Tamil Nadu ,IN

Keywords:

Methemoglobinemia, Methylene Blue, Nitrobenzene.

Abstract

Poisoning due to plant growth nutrient is uncommon and rarely reported. High content of nitrobenzene in plant growth nutrient results in toxic methemoglobinemia and multiple complications. A case of nitrobenzene poisoning which was successfully treated with methylene blue on clinical suspicion is described. We emphasize early recognition and aggressive management with antidote to reduce the mortality.

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Published

2015-08-01

How to Cite

Dhiraj, J., Vinay, P., Ramaprakash, S., & Jagdish, S. (2015). Nitrobenzene Poisoning with Methemoglobinemia due to Plant Growth Nutrient Ingestion. Toxicology International, 22(2), 129–131. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/toxi/article/view/20271

Issue

Volume 22, Issue 2, May-August 2015

Section

Case Report