Journal of Process Management and New Technologies (Jan 2013)
EFFECTS OF ATROPINE SULFATE AFTER POISONING WITH ORGANOPHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS
Abstract
Organophosphorus compounds are most toxic synthesized substances. This group consists of the substances used in the composition of chemical weapons. Less toxic substances in this group are used as insecticides. These compounds are inhibitors of the enzyme esterase-holing. First aid and treatment of poisoning with these substances is achieved by atropine sulfate.