Paraquat peril: An insight into a fatal poisoning case.J Family Med Prim Care 2026 Mar; 15(3):1437-1441.JF
Abstract
Paraquat (PQ) is a non-selective synthetic herbicide known as N, N'-dimethyl-4, 4'-bipyridinium dichloride. Toxic levels of PQ can be lethal, when ingested, as they can have potentially fatal effects on the heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, and gastrointestinal (GI) tract. To date, no known counter-dote exists, and none of the available therapies are effective. We present the case of a 30-year-old male who, after inadvertently consuming 20 ml of 24% PQ, experienced GI symptoms, such as vomiting, diarrhea, and odynophagia, as well as liver and kidney damage. Symptoms and organ involvement subsided, when prompt and appropriate supportive care was provided.
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eng
PubMed ID
42257139
Citation
Dhondge, Rushikesh Hanuman, et al. "Paraquat Peril: an Insight Into a Fatal Poisoning Case." Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, vol. 15, no. 3, 2026, pp. 1437-1441.
Dhondge RH, Bawankule S, Reddy V, et al. Paraquat peril: An insight into a fatal poisoning case. J Family Med Prim Care. 2026;15(3):1437-1441.
Dhondge, R. H., Bawankule, S., Reddy, V., Hamdulay, K., & Mundra, S. P. (2026). Paraquat peril: An insight into a fatal poisoning case. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 15(3), 1437-1441. https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1782_24
Dhondge RH, et al. Paraquat Peril: an Insight Into a Fatal Poisoning Case. J Family Med Prim Care. 2026;15(3):1437-1441. PubMed PMID: 42257139.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Paraquat peril: An insight into a fatal poisoning case.
AU - Dhondge,Rushikesh Hanuman,
AU - Bawankule,Shilpa,
AU - Reddy,Venkat,
AU - Hamdulay,Khadija,
AU - Mundra,Shikha Pramod,
Y1 - 2026/04/20/
PY - 2024/10/29/received
PY - 2025/6/16/revised
PY - 2025/6/25/accepted
PY - 2026/6/8/medline
PY - 2026/6/8/pubmed
PY - 2026/6/8/entrez
PY - 2026/3/1/pmc-release
KW - Hemodialysis
KW - lung fibrosis
KW - paraquat
SP - 1437
EP - 1441
JF - Journal of family medicine and primary care
JO - J Family Med Prim Care
VL - 15
IS - 3
N2 - Paraquat (PQ) is a non-selective synthetic herbicide known as N, N'-dimethyl-4, 4'-bipyridinium dichloride. Toxic levels of PQ can be lethal, when ingested, as they can have potentially fatal effects on the heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, and gastrointestinal (GI) tract. To date, no known counter-dote exists, and none of the available therapies are effective. We present the case of a 30-year-old male who, after inadvertently consuming 20 ml of 24% PQ, experienced GI symptoms, such as vomiting, diarrhea, and odynophagia, as well as liver and kidney damage. Symptoms and organ involvement subsided, when prompt and appropriate supportive care was provided.
SN - 2249-4863
UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/prime/citation/42257139/Paraquat_peril:_An_insight_into_a_fatal_poisoning_case.
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DP - Unbound Medicine
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