Alkaline Diuresis as Treatment for 2, 4-D Dimethylamine Herbicide Intoxication: A Case Report

The use of 2, 4-D dimethylamine is expanding as a result the rise in glyphosate and paraquat resistance weeds [1]. Instances 2,4D intoxication have been on rise. This herbicide exhibits range dose-dependent harmful mechanisms, including cell membrane destruction, disruption acetyl coenzyme A metabolism, oxidative phosphorylation uncoupling [2]. neurological system, heart, lungs, liver, muscles, endocrine system may all be affected by toxic effects [3]. Results male cases are fatal [2,4]. usefulness alkaline diuresis life-saving treatment for 2,4-D poisoning with severe symptoms discussed this paper. can if not treated promptly. There no particular antidote shows good patient who present dimethylamine.