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Successful use of methylene blue for catecholamine-refractory vasoplegic shock due to metformin intoxication: A case report and literature review.

Yuji TakahashiHidehiko NakanoMaiko MotokiYuji WakimotoDaisuke IkechiYasuaki KoyamaHideki Hashimoto
Published in: Acute medicine & surgery (2024)
Methylene blue may be beneficial for severe metformin toxicity, regardless of the blood concentration of metformin and the time since intoxication. However, further research is needed to establish its optimal use and effectiveness.
Keyphrases
  • randomized controlled trial
  • systematic review
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  • early onset