T60.0: Toxic effect: Organophosphate and carbamate insecticides

There are many different insecticides. They differ in terms of their chemical components and the way they work. You have been poisoned by an insecticide that causes a particular signaling substance in the body to increase. The signaling substance usually ensures that you can move your muscles. The signaling substance also affects certain processes in the body, for example the digestion, breathing, and heart function.

Insecticides can get into the body in different ways. They can be inhaled, swallowed or absorbed via contact with the skin, for example.

Insecticide poisoning can be accompanied by various symptoms. There can be nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, for example. The person can be short of breath, cough or even stop breathing. The heartbeat may also be quicker or slower than usual. You may salivate more than usual. You can also suffer seizures. You may also pass out.

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