Abstract
Cartap hydrochloride has been classified as a moderately hazardous insecticide by WHO. It is a nereistoxin analogue and poisoning with cartap is rarely reported in India. It promotes neuromuscular weakness resulting in respiratory failure. We report a 35 year old male who consumed 4% Cartap hydrochloride with alcohol and presented with respiratory failure.
Keywords: cartap hydrochloride, nereistoxin, respiratory failure.
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Corresponding Author
Prof Dr M. Senthilvelan
Professor & HOD, Department of General Medicine, Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, India
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i10.116
