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Cholinesterase inhibitor poisoning
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Often due to organophosphages, such as parathion, that irreversible inhibit AChE.
- Diarrhea- Urination- Miosis- Bradycardia- Emesis- Lacrimation, salivation- Sweating- BronchospasmMay lead to respiratory failure if untreated.
Organophosphates are often components of insecticides; poisoning usually seen in farmers.
Antidote – atropine (competitive inhibitor) + pralidoxime (regenerates AChE if given early)
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