Cholinesterase Inhibitors [insecticides] Flashcards
1
Q
What are carbamate-type AChE inhibitors?
A
These are uksed as insecticides and have a reversible action
2
Q
What are organophosphate-type AChE inhibitors?
A
These are used as insecticides and have an irreversible action
3
Q
What is 2-PAM used for?
A
It is used to reverse organophosphate-type insecticide actions
4
Q
What are nematicides used for?
A
Nematicides cause a depolarizing block of nAChR in nematodes
