| Azadirachtin poisoning: a case report. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20932102 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The use of neem-based products is widespread in the Indian Subcontinent. Neem-based pesticides obtained from neem kernels are considered natural and safe. The toxic effects of ingestion and overdose of this pesticide in adults have not been described in this literature. We report the case of a 35-year-old lady who had consumed Azadirachtin in an attempt of deliberate self-harm. The patient had features of neurotoxicity because of Azadirachtin requiring intensive medical care with mechanical ventilation. The patient survived the overdose with no long-lasting side effects of the toxin. |
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Authors:
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Ramya Iyyadurai; V Surekha; Sowmya Sathyendra; Benny Paul Wilson; K G Gopinath |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2010-10-08 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.) Volume: 48 ISSN: 1556-9519 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Toxicol (Phila) Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-25 Completed Date: 2010-11-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101241654 Medline TA: Clin Toxicol (Phila) Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 857-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. iramya@cmcvellore.ac.in |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Female Humans Insecticides / poisoning* Limonins / poisoning* Suicide, Attempted |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Insecticides; 0/Limonins; 11141-17-6/azadirachtin |
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