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ArticleToxicology reports2023

Paraquat induced acute kidney and lung injury with a dramatic response to methylprednisolone: A case report.

Md Asaduzzaman, Soumitra Roy, Nibedita Das Pew, Anindya Deb Roy, Shahrin Kibria, Ranjon Kumer Roy, M M Jahangir Alam, Shishir Ranjan Chakraborty

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Article in Toxicology reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Ketotifen attenuates paraquat-induced nephrotoxicity in miceResearch in pharmaceutical sciences · 2026
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8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Md AsaduzzamanDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
Soumitra RoyDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
Nibedita Das PewDepartment of Pathology, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
Anindya Deb RoyDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
Shahrin KibriaDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
Ranjon Kumer RoyDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
M M Jahangir AlamDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
Shishir Ranjan ChakrabortyDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College · BD

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Paraquat poisoning is one of the leading causes of fatal poisoning in many parts of the world, especially in agricultural countries. Its high toxicity even in small amounts causes rapid damage to multiple organs, especially the kidneys, lungs, and liver, mainly through free radical-mediated injury. As no specific antidote is yet available, early diagnosis and the importance of supportive therapy are critical parts of management. Some evidence suggests a survival benefit from using immunosuppressive drugs. Case report: This case presentation concerns a 15-year-old boy from a village with a history of herbicide poisoning, later confirmed to be paraquat. Despite supportive therapy her condition continued to deteriorate with features of kidney and lung damage. The patient was then treated with methylprednisolone 500 mg daily for 5 days, along with other supportive care, and has made a remarkable recovery. Conclusions: High efficacy as an herbicide, availability and low cost make paraquat an easy-to-encounter poison for suicidal or accidental use. Its high fatality calls for urgent and effective strategies to save lives. Methylprednisolone may play a role in its treatment.

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HerbicidesMethylprednisoloneParaquat poisoningPesticides

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PMID37868809
PMCPMC10585619
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