An unusual poisoning with the unusual pesticide amitraz
- 1 October 1997
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Human & Experimental Toxicology
- Vol. 16 (10) , 600-601
- https://doi.org/10.1177/096032719701601008
Abstract
Amitraz, 1,5 di-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-3-methyl-1,3,5-tria za-penta-1,4-diene, a formamidine pesticide, is used worldwide. It causes side-effects in animals that resemble those caused by pure α2-adrenergic agonist drugs such as clonidine. Data on poisonings in humans are scanty. We report on a case of human poisoning with amitraz with typical signs of α2-adrenoreceptor stimulation.Keywords
This publication has 6 references indexed in Scilit:
- The effects of yohimbine and four other antagonists on amitraz-induced depression of shuttle avoidance responses in dogsToxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 1990
- Alpha2-adrenoceptors as a target for formamidine pesticides: In vitro and in vivo studies in miceToxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 1988
- Effect of amitraz and chlordimeform on heart rate and pupil diameter in rats: Mediated by α2-adrenoreceptorsToxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 1984
- Extrapolation from Safety Data to Management of Poisoning with Reference to Amitraz (a Formamidine Pesticide) and XyleneHuman Toxicology, 1983
- Prostaglandin synthesis inhibited by formamidine pesticidesLife Sciences, 1978
- Inhibition of Monoamine Oxidase by the Pesticide Chlordimeform and Related CompoundsNature, 1973