Which drug can be given in G6PD deficiency?
Correct Answer: Chloroquine
Description: Chloroquine rarely cause hemolysis in patients with G6PD deficiency. Drugs initiate hemolysis and should be avoided: Dapsone Methylthioninium chloride (methylene blue) Phenazopyridine Primaquine Rasburicase Tolonium chloride (toluidine blue) Nitrofurantoin, sulfonamides Aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Quinidine Naphthalene Attacks can also be associated with infections (such as pneumonia, viral hepatitis, and Salmonella) and diabetic ketoacidosis. Finally, foods such as a beans have been implicated. Ref: Linker C.A., Damon L.E., Damon L.E., Andreadis C. (2013). Chapter 13. Blood Disorders. In M.A. Papadakis, S.J. McPhee, M.W. Rabow, T.G. Berger (Eds), CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2014.
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