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Acalypha indica induced hemolytic crisis and methemoglobinemia in G6PD deficiency
Authors:
S. Sharmika ,
Teaching hospital Jaffna, LK
S. Rushanthini,
Teaching hospital Jaffna, LK
T. Sooriyakumar,
Teaching hospital Jaffna, LK
T. Peranantharajah
Teaching hospital Jaffna, LK
Abstract
Acalypha indica (Indian Nettle in English, Kuppaimeni in Tamil, Kuppameniya in Sinhala) leaves are locally used as herbal remedy. It can induce hemolysis and methemoglobinemia in a Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient person. Here we report a 46-year-old-male was presented with hemolysis and methemoglobinemia following Acalypha indica ingestion. Later, he was found to have G6PD deficiency. He completely recovered with supportive treatment.
How to Cite:
Sharmika S, Rushanthini S, Sooriyakumar T, Peranantharajah T. Acalypha indica induced hemolytic crisis and methemoglobinemia in G6PD deficiency. Jaffna Medical Journal. 2022;34(2):52–3. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v34i2.173
Published on
30 Dec 2022.
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