Paraoxon is a parasympathomimetic which acts as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. It is an organophosphate oxon, and the active metabolite of the insecticide parathion. It is also used as an ophthalmological drug against glaucoma. Paraoxon is one of the most potent acetylcholinesterase-inhibiting insecticides available, around 70% as potent as th...
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<chemical> An organophosphate cholinesterase inhibitor that is used as a pesticide. ... Pharmacological action: cholinesterase inhibitor, insecticide, organophosphate. ... Chemical name: Phosphoric acid, diethyl 4-nitrophenyl ester ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: par′ă-ok′son Definitions: 1. An organophosphorus cholinesterase inhibitor used in insecticides; parathion is converted in the liver to paraoxon.
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