Case Report
Year: 2021 | Month: April-June | Volume: 6 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 181-184
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20210433
Amitraz Poisoning: A Rare Case of an Unusual Pesticide Poisoning
Shallu Chaudhary1, Major Amit Atwal2, Neha Atwal3
1Medical Officer, Health & Family Welfare Department, Himachal Pradesh, India.
2Medical Officer, Military Hospital Jutogh Cantt, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India,
3Junior Resident, Department of Anaesthesiology, IGMC Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Corresponding Author: Major Amit Atwal
ABSTRACT
Amitraz is a pesticide used in animals and agriculture. It consists of triazapentadiene which is a centrally acting alpha2 adrenergic agonist. Amitraz poisoning is uncommon in human beings. It occurs via the oral, dermal or inhalational route. The clinical manifestations are mainly central nervous system depression, respiratory depression and cardiovascular system depression. Very few reports of human intoxication have been documented so far.
Keywords: Amitraz poisoning, pesticide poisoning, human intoxication.