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Paraquat is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. It is a viologen, killing plant tissue just by contact. It is toxic to humans if ingested.
It is also an inhibitor of photosystem I, which causes formation of ROS(Reactive Oxygen Species).
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What is the right name for gramazone?
Paraquat
Is Paraquat approved by the Food and Drug administration?
no , it is not
Can round up be mixed with paraquat?
I honestly don't know if it can or not - but I couldn't let this question pass without suggesting you use the Round Up straight. Avoid using Paraquat at all cost! Paraquat is extremely toxic, and even a splash of it on your skin can be lethal (no, I am not exaggerating).
How do I handle dating a girl who smokes weed when I have no interest in smoking?
paraquat
Is the government spray growing marijuana plants with paraquat?
Please speak English.
Is paraquat banned?
No, paraquat is not banned in the United States, where it nevertheless can be applied only by registered pest control operatives. It has been banned in Europe since 2007
Paraquat poisoning?
DefinitionParaquat (dipyridylium) is a highly toxic weed killer once promoted by the United States for use in Mexico to destroy marijuana plants. Research found that this herbicide was dangerous to workers who applied it to the plants.This article discusses the health problems that can occur from swallowing or breathing in Paraquat.Alternative NamesParaquat lungCauses, incidence, and risk factorsIn the United States, Paraquat is classified as "restricted commercial use," and people must obtain a license to use the product.Breathing in Paraquat may cause lung damage and can lead to a disease called Paraquat lung. Paraquat causes damage to the body when it touches the lining of the mouth, stomach, or intestines. You can get sick if Paraquat touches a cut on your skin. Paraquat may also damage the kidneys, liver, and esophagus.If Paraquat is swallowed, death can rapidly occur. Death may occur from a hole in the esophagus, or from acute inflammation of the mediastinum, the area that surrounds the major blood vessels and airways in the middle of the chest.Chronic exposure to Paraquat may cause pulmonary fibrosis, a stiffening of the lung tissue.SymptomsBurns in throatComaDifficulty breathingNosebleedSeizuresShockShortness of breathSore throatStomach painVomitingSigns and testsYou will be asked if you have been exposed to Paraquat.Blood and urine tests will be done to determine how much Paraquat is in your system. Other tests that may be done include:Arterial blood gases (measures of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acid-base balance)BUN and creatinine (kidney function tests)Chem-20Chest x-rayLung function testsUrinalysisUrine toxicology screenTreatmentThere is no specific treatment for Paraquat poisoning. The goal is to relieve symptoms and treat complications (supportive care).Remove all contaminated clothing.If the chemical touched your skin, wash the area with soap and water for 15 minutes,without scrubbing hard, so as not to cause abrasions which will allow greater absorption of the toxin.If there has been contamination of the eyes, flush them with water for 15 minutes.If you have swallowed Paraquat, you should receive activated charcoal as quickly as possible. Sicker patients may need a procedure called hemoperfusion, which filters the blood through charcoal to try to remove Paraquat from the lungs.Expectations (prognosis)The outcome depends on the severity of exposure. Some people may develop mild breathing-related symptoms and have a full recovery, while others may have permanent changes in the lungs. If a person swallowed the poison, death is likely without immediate medical care.ComplicationsAcute respiratory distress syndromeHoles in the esophagusInflammation of the area between the lungs (mediastinitis)Kidney failureScarring of the lungs (pulmonary fibrosis)Calling your health care providerIf you believe you have been exposed to Paraquat, you should seek medical care immediately.The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.See: Poison control center - emergency numberPreventionAvoid exposure to Paraquat.ReferencesRobbe WC III, Meggs WJ. Insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, Ma OJ, Cline DM, eds. Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2004:chap 182.
What kinds of drug poisoning can hemoperfusion treat?
It is used to treat overdoses of barbiturates , meprobamate, glutethimide, theophylline, digitalis, carbamazepine, methotrexate, ethchlorvynol, and acetaminophen , as well as treating paraquat poisoning
How paraquat can kill human?
By causing irreversible pulmonary fibrosis, essentially massive, fatal lung scarring. This leads to an inability of the lungs to obtain oxygen leading to death. JD, MD.
How much gramozone as to go in the body to cause death?
Mild poisoning occurs at < 20 mg paraquat ion/kg body weight and the effects are vomiting and diarrhoea.Moderate to severe poisoning occurs at 20 - 30 mg paraquat ion/kg body weight and the effects are vomiting, abdominal discomfort, soreness and inflammation of the mouth, throat and oesophagus, difficulty in swallowing and, later, diarrhoea. Ulceration of the lips, mouth, throat and intestine may follow within 24 - 48 hours. Kidney and liver damage may appear 1 - 3 days after exposure. Can cause death by a delayed proliferating fibrosis of the lung within 1 - 3 weeks.Lethal poisoning occurs at > 30 mg paraquat ion/kg body weight and the effects are nausea and vomiting, and can cause death by multi-organ failure and circulatory collapse within 48 hours.
What has the author Kenneth John Migchelbrink written?
Kenneth John Migchelbrink has written: 'The influence of various surfactant-herbicide ratios in three volumes of water on the toxicity of dalapon, paraquat, and terbacil to winter oats (Avena sativa L.)' -- subject(s): Herbicides, Toxicology
What are the ingredients in preen weed killer?
Preen Garden Weed Preventer uses the active ingredient Trifluralin. Preen Southern Weed Preventer uses dithiopyr. Both prevent weed seeds from sprouting. They do not kill existing weeds or plants. It does NOT contain paraquat as someone else said.
