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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Methemoglobinemia can be treated by:
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The correct answer is  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.