Abstract
Abamectin is a pesticide recently introduced to the local market. Human intoxication with abamectin is not previously reported in Sri Lanka. In contrast to common organophosphate poisoning presented with cholinergic signs patients with abamectin poisoning present with dilated pupils, ataxia and confusion. A patient was seen at our unit following poisoning with abamectin. We present clinical details of the case and follow it with a brief discussion on relevant toxicology. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/cmj.v57i3.4706 Ceylon Medical Journal 2012; 57 : 125-126
Highlights
Abamectin is a pesticide recently introduced to the local market
In contrast to common organophosphate poisoning presented with cholinergic signs patients with abamectin poisoning present with dilated pupils, ataxia and confusion
Abamectin is an analog of Ivermectin which has been used in humans against Onchocerca volvulus
Summary
Abamectin is a pesticide recently introduced to the local market. Human intoxication with abamectin is not previously reported in Sri Lanka. In contrast to common organophosphate poisoning presented with cholinergic signs patients with abamectin poisoning present with dilated pupils, ataxia and confusion. A patient was seen at our unit following poisoning with abamectin. We present clinical details of the case and follow it with a brief discussion on relevant toxicology
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