Which of the following statement is false statement about snake-bites?
(A) Anti-venom is not effective in humpnosed pit viper bite (B) Cobra venom is neurotoxic (C) Atropine premedication should be used before administering Neostigmine (D) Neostigmine has a role in krait bite.
(D) Ans: D. Neostigmine has a role in krait bite.(Ref: Parikh 6/e p9.47: Harrison 19/e p2736; Snake Bite: Indian Guidelines and Protocol p 425)Role of neostigmine in snake-bite:An anticholinesterase.Paicularly effective in postsynaptic neurotoxins (cobra).Not useful against presynaptic neurotoxin (common krait & Russell's viper).Polyvalent Anti-snake venom - Ineffective against humpnosed pit viper (Hypnale).