Deepu David, Ige George, John Victor Peter
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.
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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.
Key concepts: Imidacloprid, Neonicotinoid, Toxicology, Medicine, Pharmacology, Biology, Pesticide, Ecology