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Aniket Patel1, Gajanan Chavan1, Charuta Gadkari1
1Emergency Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Abstract:
Indoxacarb, an oxadiazine insecticide, is known for its selective lethality by blocking neuronal voltage-dependent sodium channels. While primarily developed to target insect populations resistant to other pesticides, its toxicity in humans remains poorly understood. We present a case of methemoglobinemia resulting from indoxacarb ingestion, a rare manifestation of its toxic effects. A 38-year-old farmer attempted suicide by ingesting the insecticide, leading to cyanosis, hypoxemia, and characteristic arterial blood gas findings indicative of methemoglobinemia. Prompt diagnosis was challenging due to the absence of specific tests, necessitating clinical suspicion. Treatment with methylene blue and supportive therapy resulted in significant clinical improvement, highlighting the importance of early intervention in managing indoxacarb poisoning. This case underscores the need for increased awareness among healthcare providers regarding the potential toxic effects of indoxacarb. It emphasizes the importance of prompt recognition and treatment of methemoglobinemia in pesticide-related poisonings. Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms underlying indoxacarb toxicity in humans and to optimize treatment strategies for affected individuals.
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