LP15775-7

Parathion

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Description

Parathion is an extremely toxic cholinesterase acaricide and insecticide used on agricultural crops including fruit, cotton, wheat, and nuts. In humans, parathion is severely toxic if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin or the eyes. Symptoms of acute exposure to parathion include irritation to eyes or skin, respiratory system, blurring or dimness of vision, rhinorrhea, headache, chest tightness, wheezing, laryngeal spasm, salivation, cyanosis, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, sweating, muscle fasciculation, lassitude, paralysis, dizziness, confusion, ataxia, convulsions, coma, low blood pressure, and cardiac irregularities. Parathion is classified as a possible human carcinogen and teratogen. It is also dangerously toxic to aquatic life.[PubChem:991] Source: Regenstrief LOINC

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Part Display Name

Parathion

Part Type

Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)

Created On

2000-05-04

Construct for LOINC Short Name

Parathion

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