Self-Poisoning With Safer Insecticide: A Case Series on Imidacloprid Poisoning.
Am J Forensic Med Pathol
; 43(1): 66-68, 2022 Mar 01.
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Imidacloprid (IMI) is a systemic insecticide that belongs to the neonicotinoid group of insecticides. It is highly effective against sucking, boring, and root-feeding insects. Besides, it has a favorable toxicological profile on humans. Currently, IMI is the largest selling insecticide in the world by replacing organophosphates and carbamates. It acts as nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist in the central nervous system of insects. To date, there is no specific antidote available for IMI poisoning. Despite a better safety profile on humans, severe toxicity from IMI poisoning is not uncommon. Here, we report a series of 4 cases who were admitted to our tertiary care center with a history of IMI poisoning.
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Receptores Nicotínicos
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Inseticidas
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Humans
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Ano de publicação:
2022
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