A rare presentation of Acute Abamectin poisoning under alcohol influence: A case series

A rare presentation of Acute Abamectin poisoning under alcohol influence: A case series

Abamectin is a commonly used insecticide and anthelmintic. Human intoxication is uncommon but potentially fatal. We present the case of a 50-year-old man who developed hypotension, respiratory paralysis with aspiration, and myoclonus following self-ingestion of abamectin under alcohol influence. Wit...

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Veröffentlicht in:Sri Lanka journal of medicine (Online) 2023-08, Vol.32 (1), p.48-50
Hauptverfasser: Kajananan, S., Sivansuthan, S., Arujun, R.
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Sprache:eng
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abamectin
alcohol
avermectin
insecticide
poisoning
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Zusammenfassung:Abamectin is a commonly used insecticide and anthelmintic. Human intoxication is uncommon but potentially fatal. We present the case of a 50-year-old man who developed hypotension, respiratory paralysis with aspiration, and myoclonus following self-ingestion of abamectin under alcohol influence. With supportive treatment, he completely recovered.
ISSN:2579-1990
2579-1990
DOI:10.4038/sljm.v32i1.358