An herbicide or plant killer that has been used to eradicate marijuana plants.
The chemical compound dimethyl dipyridilium, widely used as a weedkiller. When swallowed it exerts its most serious effects upon the lungs, the tissues of which it destroys after a few days. Paraquat poisoning is almost invariably fatal.
A contact herbicide widely used in agriculture and horticulture. People using paraquat should be careful to protect their eyes and skin so as not to come into contact with it: a mouthful is enough to kill, and the substance is involved in around 40 suicides annually in the UK. Major misuse has resulted from paraquat being decanted from the professional pack into soft drink bottles and kept in the kitchen. Medical assistance should be obtained as soon as possible, as some poisoning victims may require hospital inpatient care, including renal dialysis. Several medical centres have been set up throughout the country to provide treatment in cases of paraquat poisoning.
A toxic chemical used in agriculture to kill certain weeds. It damages the skin on contact and if ingested may cause vomiting, diarrhea, and liver, renal, and pulmonary disease. This chemical is sometimes present as a contaminant in marijuana.
Paraquat is a potent herbicide primarily used in agriculture, which can be lethal if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Immediate medical intervention is crucial in the event of paraquat poisoning. Symptoms can range from difficulty in breathing, mouth sores, and nosebleeds to diarrhea, with advanced stages possibly leading to respiratory and kidney failure.
Possible remedies involve consuming activated charcoal or Fuller’s earth. Hemodialysis, a process that purifies the blood of toxins, might also be employed.