Open AccessPrognostic significance of various biochemical parameters in acute organophosphorus poisoning
Author(s) -
M Sumathi,
Senthil Kumar,
KN Shashidhar,
Nandini Takkalaki
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
toxicology international/indian journal of toxicology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.129
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 0976-5131
pISSN - 0971-6580
DOI - 10.4103/0971-6580.139800
Subject(s) - cholinesterase , hyperamylasemia , amylase , lipase , medicine , creatine kinase , anesthesia , gastroenterology , chemistry , enzyme , biochemistry
Organophosphorus (OP) compounds are a heterogeneous group of insecticides widely used in agricultural industry. These OP compounds are likely to have more adverse effects in developing countries like India due to its easy availability and less awareness which results in high morbidity and mortality.