Organophosphorus Compound Poisoning and Its Treatment

Organophosphorous compound poisoning

Introduction Organophosphorus (OP) compounds, a broad class of chemicals primarily used as pesticides (insecticides) and, less ethically, as chemical warfare agents (nerve gases), pose a significant challenge in both developed and developing nations (Katzung, 2020). Poisoning from OP agents remains a leading cause of acute morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in rural settings where pesticides are extensively deployed in … Read more

Adverse Drug Reactions – ABCDE classification

Adverse Drug Reactions

1 · Introduction Drugs are double-edged swords: while they alleviate symptoms, modify disease course and often save lives, they also generate harm. This harm can arise from adverse drug reactions (ADRs), defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “a response to a medicine which is noxious, unintended and occurs at doses normally used in … Read more