Acalypha indica induced hemolytic crisis and methemoglobinemia in G6PD deficiency
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.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v34i2.173 | Journal eISSN: 2651-0200
Language: English
Page range: 52 - 53
Published on: Dec 30, 2022
Published by: The Jaffna Medical Association
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 2022 S. Sharmika, S. Rushanthini, T. Sooriyakumar, T. Peranantharajah, published by The Jaffna Medical Association
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