Carbamate insecticides are being used more and more often as commercial pesticides. The pharmacological action is similar to that of the organophosphorus compounds, with the difference that binding to cholinesterases Is spontaneously reversible. Clinically, it is not possible to distinguish carbamate poisoning from that of organophosphorus.
Diagnosis and treatment
In terms of diagnosis, it is necessary to rely solely on the history, signs and symptoms. The treatment is the same as that from organophosphate poisoning.
Source: Vadecum of poisoning therapy by Roy Goulding
