OPC(Organophosphorus compounds)


OPC poisoning: Organophosphours compounds are:Parathion,Malathion,Diazinon etc.

Criteria: 

1)      Binds with cholinesterase enzyme irreversibly.
2)      Strong covalent bond.
3)      Highly lipid soluble.
4)      Absorbed from skin,lungs,GIT=CNS.
5)      Ecothiophate is used in glaucoma(more polar,so does not go to CNS)
6)      Use=Homicidal.


Mechanism:

OPC binds with cholinesterase enzyme by a covalent bond→Formation of a complex by phosphonilation→initially the complex is weak→After 2-8 hours the complex is stable→Aging→Irreversible to initial stage.

S/S: Due to increase Ach conc.in the body-

1)      GI tract:Salivation,vomiting,abdominal cramp,diarrhoea,involuntary defaecation.
2)      Respiratory system:Bronchorrhea,broncho-constriction,cough,wheeze,dysponea.
3)      CVS:Bradycardia,↓BP.
4)      Genito-urinary system:Involuntary micturition.
5)      Skin:Sweating.
6)      Skeletal muscle:Weakness,twitching.
7)      Nervous system:anxiety,headache,convulsions,
respiratory failure.
8)      Eye:Myosis.

Treatment:

1)      Contaminated clothes should be removed.
2)      Skin should be washed.
3)      Gastric suction if OPC has been ingested.
4)      Atropine sulphate upto atropinization.
5)      Specific antedote-pralidoxime(Cholinesterase enzyme activator).
6)      Administration of cholinesterase enzyme.
7)      Fresh blood transfusion.
8)      Fluid-electrolytes balance.
9)      Nutrition balance.

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