Diazinon poisoning
Alternate Names : Bazinon poisoning, Diazol poisoning, Gardentox poisoning, Knox-Out poisoning, Spectracide poisoning
Definition
Diazinon is an insecticide, a product used to kill or control bugs. Poisoning can occur if you swallow this product. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. For information on other insecticide poisonings, see Insecticides.
Poisonous Ingredient
Where Found
Diazinon is a specific ingredient found in some insecticides. In 2004, the FDA banned the sale of household products containing diazinon.
Symptoms & Signs
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Heart and blood circulation
- Low or high blood pressure
- Slow or rapid heart rate
- Convulsions
- Lungs
- Breathing difficulty
- Chest tightness
- Nervous system
- Skin
- Irritation
- Redness
- Sweating
- Stomach and gastrointestinal tract
- Abdominal cramps
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
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