ABAMECTIN: UNCOMMON PESTICIDE POISONING CASE REPORT

Dr Rakesh Garlapati; Dr Prabhakar K; Dr Viswanatha Reddy; Dr Vennela

Volume : V, Issue : X, October - 2016

ABAMECTIN: UNCOMMON PESTICIDE POISONING CASE REPORT

Dr Rakesh Garlapati, Dr Prabhakar K, Dr Viswanatha Reddy, Dr Vennela

Abstract :

Human intoxication with abamectin is not frequently reported. It is an uncommon but potentially fatal cause of pesticide poisoning. 21 years male was ought to emergency room and as history given by patients father, patient was found unconscious with frothing from mouth. On examination patient was unconscious, with GCS of 3/15, blood pressure of 100/60 mmhg and HR 60/min, and SPO2 52% on room air. Both pupils were non-reactive to light, generalized hypotonia was present. Later, it was found that patient had consumed abamectin. Supportive treatment was continued. Patient�s condition improved symptomatically. The therapy for avermectin poisoning is mainly symptomatic and supportive.