Rodenticide anticoagulant

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Rodenticide anticoagulant

Definition:

Rodenticide anticoagulant poisoning is a toxic dose of a rodenticide (rodent killer) which contains an anticoagulant (blood thinner).

Poisonous Ingredient:

Warfarin
2-pivaloyl-1,3-indandione
2-iso-valeryl-1,3-indandione
Difenacoum
Chlorophacinone
Coumachlor
Diphacinane
Brodifacoum

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Where Found:

Some rodenticides
Brodifacaum (D-con Mouse Prufe II, Talon)
Diphacinane (Ramik, Diphacin)

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms:

Body as a whole
- Blood in the urine
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
Gastrointestinal
- Vomiting blood
- Bloody stools
Cardiovascular
- Low blood pressure
- Shock
Central nervous system
- Intracranial hemorrhage

Home Treatment:

Do NOT induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by Poison Control or by a physician.

Before Calling Emergency:

Determine the following information:

Patient's age, weight, and condition
The name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
When it was swallowed
The amount swallowed

Poison Control, or a local emergency number:

Call Poison Control or your local emergency number -- they will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.

What to expect at the emergency room:

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

Antidote may be given
Blood transfusions may be administered
Vital signs (blood pressure, pulse) are monitored

Expectations (prognosis):

Death may occur as late as 2 weeks after the poisoning. However, adequate treatment usually prevents any serious complications.

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