Title of article
Treatment of 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2, 4-D) Poisoning; a Case Study
Author/Authors
Oghabian ، Z نويسنده Department of Clinical toxicology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran , , Ghanbarzadeh ، N نويسنده Department of Gynecology, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran , , Sharifi ، MD نويسنده Department of Emergency Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , , Mehrpour ، O نويسنده Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran ,
Issue Information
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2014
Pages
4
From page
104
To page
107
Abstract
Background: 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2, 4-D) is an herbicide in chlorophenoxy group that use as a weed killer. Acute poisoning with 2, 4-D may be fatal in large ingestion. There is no specific antidote for 2, 4-D herbicide poisoning. We report here a case of 2, 4-D toxicity with rhabdomyolysis.
Case Report: In this case study we present a case of intentional consumption of 2, 4-D herbicide with main gastrointestinal complain that became toward rhabdomyolysis and liver damage during hospital course. Successful treatment with sodium bicarbonate and other conservative therapies was performed.
Conclusion: In cases of 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid poisoning, rhabdomyolysis should be in mind and an alkaline diuresis can increase herbicide elimination as well as treatment of rhabdomyolysis should be considered.
Journal title
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine
Serial Year
2014
Journal title
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine
Record number
2399494
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