Difethialone
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Difethialone is an anticoagulant
used as a rodenticide.
It is considered a second generation agent.
In May 2008 the United States Environmental Protection Agency promulgated a decision that would ban the use of difethialone in consumer-use rodenticide products.
Anticoagulant
An anticoagulant is a substance that prevents coagulation of blood. A group of pharmaceuticals called anticoagulants can be used in vivo as a medication for thrombotic disorders. Some anticoagulants are used in medical equipment, such as test tubes, blood transfusion bags, and renal dialysis...
used as a rodenticide.
It is considered a second generation agent.
In May 2008 the United States Environmental Protection Agency promulgated a decision that would ban the use of difethialone in consumer-use rodenticide products.