Oxigen are used as specific antidotes in
Correct Answer: OP poisoning
Description: Oximes These are specific antidotes. The available oxigen are Diacetyl monoxime. 2- pyridine Aldoxime Methiodide Pralidoxime chloride Action: Oximes react with phosphate moiety of organophosphate- AchE complex and get phosphorilated. So AchE is released from the complex and thus reactivated. The oximes decreases the muscarinic, nicotine and CNS effects of organophosphates within 10-40 minutes Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 450
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