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Isoflurophate (Floropryl, DFP)

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Name: Isoflurophate (Floropryl, DFP)

Class: Anticholinesterase Agent: Organophosphate

Mech.: Binds irreversibly to AChE

Absorption:

Dist.: Acts mostly at autonomic sites. Some neuromusc. action.

Metab.:

Excretion, : Long-lasting inhibition—days to weeks.

Toxicity/S.E.s: Toxic doses first stim. then depress autonomic ganglia, neuromusc. jxns, and central sites. Treat w/heroic doses of atropine for muscarinic effects, pralidoxime for neuromusc effects.

Utility:

Special Features: Bond btwn drug and AChE must age before becoming irreversible. While bond is aging, drugs such as pralidoxime can reactivate AChE.