Citation

David D, George IA, Peter JV. Clin. Toxicol. (Phila) 2007; 45(5): 485-486.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15563650701338229

PMID

17503252

Abstract

Imidacloprid, a potent neonicotinoid insecticide, is currently one of the best selling insecticides. We report a patient with clinical toxicity due to the ingestion of imidacloprid in a deliberate suicide attempt. The structure and mode of action of imidacloprid are discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; Atropine; Bradycardia; Cholinergic Agents; Fever; Humans; Hypokalemia; Imidazoles; Insecticides; Male; Neonicotinoids; Nitro Compounds; Potassium; Tachycardia; Vomiting