Methemoglobinemia can be treated by:
Correct Answer: Methylene blue
Description: Hepatic metabolism of prilocaine generates O-toluidine, which oxidizes hemoglobin to methemoglobin. Methemoglobinemia, if severe, may be treated by the intravenous administration of methylene blue Ref: Miller's anesthesia-7th ed, Chapter 30.
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