Table 1 Symptoms and signs of organophosphorus poisoning
From: Parenteral organophosphorus poisoning in a rural emergency department: a case report
Muscarinic receptors | Nicotinic receptors | Central receptors |
|---|---|---|
Cardiovascular | Cardiovascular | General effects |
Bradycardia | Tachycardia | Anxiety |
Hypotension | Hypertension | Restlessness |
Respiratory | Musculoskeletal | Ataxia |
Rhinorrhoea | Weakness | Convulsions |
Bronchorrhoea | Fasciculations | Insomnia |
Bronchospasm | Cramps | Dysarthria |
Cough | Paralysis | Tremors |
Gastrointestinal | Â | Coma |
Nausea/vomiting | Â | Absent reflexes |
Increased salivation | Â | Respiratory depression |
Abdominal cramps | Â | Circulatory collapse |
Diarrhoea | Â | Â |
Faecal incontinence | Â | Â |
Genitourinary | Â | Â |
Urinary continence | Â | Â |
Eyes | Â | Â |
Blurred vision | Â | Â |
Increased lacrimation | Â | Â |
Miosis | Â | Â |
Glands | Â | Â |
Excessive salivation | Â | Â |