Atropine-induced Psychosis in Organophosphate (OP) Poisoning Treatment : A Case Report
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2025-04
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Indian Medical Association
Abstract
Background : Atropine is a naturally occurring alkaloid belonging to the Solanaceae family. Atropine blocks acetylcholine’s muscarinic-like effects on the central and peripheral nervous systems. The most common side effects of atropine are xerostomia, photophobia, impaired vision, and tachycardia, typically manifesting at or below the therapeutic dose. In this case study, a 45-year-old male patient received atropine for Organophosphate (OP) poisoning and experienced psychosis symptoms like agitation, visual and auditory hallucinations and anxiety
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Atropine, Psychosis, Proximal delusions, Agitation, Organophosphate poisoning.
Citation
R RV, P S, H Y, S PS, R D, N MH. Atropine-induced Psychosis in Organophosphate (OP) Poisoning Treatment : A Case Report. Journal of The Indian Medical Association. 2025 Apr; 123(4): 62-64