Indoxacarb poisoning causing methemoglobinemia treated with parenteral vitamin C: a case report

Indoxacarb poisoning causing methemoglobinemia treated with parenteral vitamin C: a case report

Abstract Introduction This case study reports on a suicide attempt involving indoxacarb and vitamin C. Indoxacarb is a neurotoxic insecticide used in agriculture and as a flea controller in pets. Cotton, vegetables, and fruits are treated with indoxacarb, an insecticide that can be applied both indo...

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Main Authors: Lokesh Koumar Sivanandam, H. Arunkumar, Pranay Marlecha, Varsha Madamanchi, Chanchal Maheshwari, Mohammed Quader Naseer, Vivek Sanker, Tirth Dave
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Indoxacarb poisoning
Insecticide
Methemoglobinemia
Ascorbic acid
Vitamin C
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04455-w

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