Lokesh Koumar Sivanandam, H Arunkumar, Pranay Marlecha, Varsha Madamanchi, Chanchal Maheshwari, Mohammed Quader Naseer, Vivek Sanker, Tirth Dave
INTRODUCTION: This case study reports on a suicide attempt involving indoxacarb and vitamin C. Indoxacarb is a neurotoxic insecticide used in agriculture and as a flea controller in pets. Cotton, vegetables, and fruits are treated with indoxacarb, an insecticide that can be applied both indoors and outdoors. It causes skin allergies, methemoglobinemia, and hemolytic anemia. It is also attributed to allergic reactions through ingestion, inhalation, physical contact, and translaminar action...
March 17, 2024: Journal of Medical Case Reports