Cypermethrin Poisoning and Anti-cholinergic Medication- A Case Report

Abstract

A 30 years old male was brought to emergency department of Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal with alleged history of consumption of pyrethroid compound ‘cypermethrin'. It was found to be newer insecticide poisoning reported in Nepal. We reported this case to show effectiveness of anti-cholinergic like hyosciane and
chlorpheniramine maleate in the treatment of cypermethrin poisoning.

Keywords: Cypermethrin, Pyrithroid, Insecticide, Poisoning.

Internet Journal of Medical Update Vol. 1 (2) 2006: pp. 41-43