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Organophosphate Poisoning: Treatment & Drugs

  • Doctors may administer -
  1. Atropine to stabilize your breathing.
  2. Pralidoxime, which can help relieve neuromuscular problems.
  3. In severe cases, Benzodiazepine to prevent or stop seizures
  • If exposed to organophosphates in small doses and don’t need to be hospitalized,a low dose of atropine will be enough.
  • An injection of 10 mg diazepam is recommended for people exposed to chemical attacks of organophosphates.

Organophosphate poisoning is a serious medical condition. Long, high-intensity exposures are the most concerning.Seek emergency treatment immediately if severe signs of poisoning.

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Organophosphate Poisoning: Severe Exposure

Organophosphate poisoning can cause several serious complications. These include:

  • metabolic disorders, such as hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and glycosuria (excess sugar in urine)
  • diabetic ketoacidosis ...

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Organophosphate Poisoning: Risks and Steps to Cure

  1. Most people at-risk for unintentional organophosphate poisoning are who live or work on or near farms.
  2. Organophosphate poisoning can happen by consuming contaminated food or water.

The first goal of treating emergency cases is stabilization. Emergency care workers will:

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Organophosphate Poisoning: Mild Exposure

Organophosphate poisoning can be short- or long-term.

It is usually due to the insecticides , fertilizers used on farms.

Symptoms can occur within several minutes or hours of exposure.

Mild exposure may cause:

  • narrowed, pinpointed pupils
  • impaired, blurry vis...

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