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4-aminobenzoic acid and Methemoglobinemia

4-aminobenzoic acid has been researched along with Methemoglobinemia in 11 studies

para-Aminobenzoates: Benzoic acids, salts, or esters that contain an amino group attached to carbon number 4 of the benzene ring structure.
4-aminobenzoate : An aromatic amino-acid anion that is the conjugate base of 4-aminobenzoic acid.

Methemoglobinemia: The presence of methemoglobin in the blood, resulting in cyanosis. A small amount of methemoglobin is present in the blood normally, but injury or toxic agents convert a larger proportion of hemoglobin into methemoglobin, which does not function reversibly as an oxygen carrier. Methemoglobinemia may be due to a defect in the enzyme NADH methemoglobin reductase (an autosomal recessive trait) or to an abnormality in hemoglobin M (an autosomal dominant trait). (Dorland, 27th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Methemoglobinemia (MetHb) after exposure to benzocaine (BZC) has been reported for more than 50 years, however the pathophysiologic mechanism has not been previously established."3.80Identification of N-Hydroxy-para-aminobenzoic acid in a cyanotic child after benzocaine exposure. ( Casavant, MJ; Gerona, RR; Ho, RY; Russell, JL; Spiller, HA, 2014)
"A 2-month-old infant developed severe methemoglobinemia following topical pharyngeal application of a common benzocaine containing agent ( Cetacaine )."3.67Infantile methemoglobinemia induced by a topical anesthetic, Cetacaine. ( Seibert, JJ; Seibert, RW, 1984)

Research

Studies (11)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (27.27)18.7374
1990's2 (18.18)18.2507
2000's5 (45.45)29.6817
2010's1 (9.09)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Spiller, HA1
Russell, JL1
Casavant, MJ1
Ho, RY1
Gerona, RR1
Raymond, P1
Byrne, MF1
Mitchell, RM1
Gerke, H1
Goller, S1
Stiffler, HL1
Golioto, M1
Branch, MS1
Jowell, PS1
Baillie, J1
Lunenfeld, E1
Kane, GC1
Basra, SK1
Vives, MJ1
Reilly, MC1
Reiter, MF1
Kushins, LG1
Seibert, RW1
Seibert, JJ1
Sandza, JG1
Roberts, RW1
Shaw, RC1
Connors, JP1
Vessely, MB1
Zitsch, RP1
Khan, NA1
Kruse, JA1
Gregory, PJ1
Matsuda, K1
Ferraro, L1
Zeichner, S1
Greenblott, G1
Groeger, JS1

Reviews

2 reviews available for 4-aminobenzoic acid and Methemoglobinemia

ArticleYear
Topical anesthetic-induced methemoglobinemia: a case report and review of the literature.
    Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1993, Volume: 108, Issue:6

    Topics: 4-Aminobenzoic Acid; Administration, Topical; Anesthetics, Local; Benzalkonium Compounds; Benzocaine

1993
Methemoglobinemia induced by topical anesthesia: a case report and review.
    The American journal of the medical sciences, 1999, Volume: 318, Issue:6

    Topics: 4-Aminobenzoic Acid; Aged; Anesthesia, Local; Anesthetics, Local; Benzalkonium Compounds; Benzocaine

1999

Other Studies

9 other studies available for 4-aminobenzoic acid and Methemoglobinemia

ArticleYear
Identification of N-Hydroxy-para-aminobenzoic acid in a cyanotic child after benzocaine exposure.
    Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.), 2014, Volume: 52, Issue:9

    Topics: 4-Aminobenzoic Acid; Acetaminophen; Administration, Topical; Benzocaine; Bupivacaine; Child; Cyanosi

2014
Bye-bye benzocaine?
    Nursing, 2003, Volume: 33, Issue:7

    Topics: 4-Aminobenzoic Acid; Anesthetics, Local; Benzalkonium Compounds; Benzocaine; Cetrimonium Compounds;

2003
The need for caution with topical anesthesia during endoscopic procedures, as liberal use may result in methemoglobinemia.
    Journal of clinical gastroenterology, 2004, Volume: 38, Issue:3

    Topics: 4-Aminobenzoic Acid; Administration, Topical; Aged; Anesthetics, Local; Benzalkonium Compounds; Benz

2004
Methemoglobinemia: sudden dyspnea and oxyhemoglobin desaturation after esophagoduodenoscopy.
    Respiratory care, 2004, Volume: 49, Issue:8

    Topics: 4-Aminobenzoic Acid; Administration, Topical; Anesthetics, Local; Benzalkonium Compounds; Benzocaine

2004
Methemoglobinemia after fiberoptic intubation in a patient with an unstable cervical fracture: a case report.
    Journal of spinal disorders & techniques, 2006, Volume: 19, Issue:4

    Topics: 4-Aminobenzoic Acid; Adult; Anesthetics, Local; Benzalkonium Compounds; Benzocaine; Cetrimonium Comp

2006
Infantile methemoglobinemia induced by a topical anesthetic, Cetacaine.
    The Laryngoscope, 1984, Volume: 94, Issue:6

    Topics: 4-Aminobenzoic Acid; Aminobenzoates; Anesthetics, Local; Benzalkonium Compounds; Benzocaine; Cetrimo

1984
Symptomatic methemoglobinemia with a commonly used topical anesthetic, cetacaine.
    The Annals of thoracic surgery, 1980, Volume: 30, Issue:2

    Topics: 4-Aminobenzoic Acid; Adult; Aminobenzoates; Anesthetics, Local; Benzalkonium Compounds; Benzocaine;

1980
Cetacaine spray-induced methemoglobinemia after transesophageal echocardiography.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2000, Volume: 34, Issue:9

    Topics: 4-Aminobenzoic Acid; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anesthetics, Local; Benzalkonium Compounds; Benzocaine

2000
Cetacaine-induced acute methemoglobinemia.
    Anesthesiology, 1988, Volume: 69, Issue:4

    Topics: 4-Aminobenzoic Acid; Acute Disease; Aged; Aminobenzoates; Benzalkonium Compounds; Benzocaine; Cetrim

1988