Reversal Agents / Antidotes
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Mechanism of Action
Reduces methemoglobin (Fe3+) to hemoglobin (Fe2+).
Dosage Guidelines
| Type | Route | Rate / Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | IV | 1-2 mg/kg IV of 1% solution over 5 mins (max 7-8 mg/kg). |
Clinical Pearls
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Rapidly reverses life-threatening methemoglobinemia caused by local anesthetics like prilocaine or benzocaine.