Abamectin intoxication with coma and hypotension

Soyuncu S., Oktay C., Berk Y., Eken C.

CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY, vol.45, no.3, pp.299-300, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/15563650601072225
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.299-300
  • Keywords: abamectin intoxication, avermectins, IVERMECTIN, ONCHOCERCIASIS, AGENT
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Abamectin is a potent antihelmintic, insecticide, and miticide used to control pests of humans, veterinary animals, and crops. The toxic effects of abamectin are usually seen after oral ingestions. These are altered mental status, respiratory failure, and hypotension. We report a case of acute abamectin intoxication who presented with altered mental status to the emergency department after oral ingestion.