Insecticide

Updated: January 9, 2024

Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

dichlorvos

it has been widely used as an insecticide to protect crops, manage insects in houses, and manage internal and external parasites in domestic animals and livestock

fenthion

It has been widely used as an insecticide to protect crops, manage insects in houses, and manage internal and external parasites in domestic animals and livestock

etohexadiol

Insect repellent (off-label)
Applied directly to the skin or garments
Guide for In Vitro Use:
CHO (Chinese Hamster ovary) cells (HGPT locus) were subjected to a forward gene mutation assay with a dose range of 1.0-4.5 mg/ml
Although this usually doesn't cause skin irritation, it can cause chemical conjunctivitis
It works as a typical insect repellent for mosquitoes, black flies, chiggers, and other biting ins:

Dose Adjustments

N/A

imiprothrin

(off-label):

It is not for human use Inhalation LC50 in rats over dose of 1.2 mg/L indicates category III with slight toxicity potential.

indoxacarb

for veterinary use only
for Flea infestations
Administer dose of 15 mg/kg to dogs in month
Administer dose of 25 mg/kg to cats in month

Future Trends