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- Title
Azadirachtin poisoning: a case report.
- Authors
Iyyadurai, Ramya; Surekha, V; Sathyendra, Sowmya; Paul Wilson, Benny; Gopinath, K G
- Abstract
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.
- Publication
Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.), 2010, Vol 48, Issue 8, p857
- ISSN
1556-9519
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.3109/15563650.2010.518148