Symptoms of OPC poisoning

SYMPTOMS OF OPC POISONING

Organophosphorus compounds shows 

  • Muscarinic effects - Profuse salivation, miosis, vomiting, defecation, hypermotility of the gastrointestinal tract, urination, bradycardia, hypotension, severe bronchoconstriction and excess bronchial secretions.
  • Nicotinic effects - Skeletal muscle fasciculations, twitching and paralysis, ataxia and confusion are observed. Death is usually due to respiratory failure,  bronchoconstriction and convulsions may also be life threatening.

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