Citation

Karunatilake H, Amarasinghe S, Dassanayake S, Saparamadu T, Weerasinghe S. Ceylon Med. J. 2012; 57(3): 125-126.

Affiliation

Medical Unit, General Hospital, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. sanyalharindra@yahoo.com.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Sri Lanka Medical Association)

DOI

10.4038/cmj.v57i3.4706

PMID

23086031

Abstract

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.

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