Prazozin - a first line drug in scorpion envenomation

ABSTRACT

Scorpion envenomation is an acute life-threatening medical emergency. Prazosin as a first line of drug can easily reverse the alpha receptor stimulation and the resultant autonomic stom witnessed in scorpion envenomation. Here we present a case of a one-and-a-half-years old. Omani girl who presented with multiple scorpion stings and severe envenomation but effectively managed with prazosin and anti-venom without any cardiac and pulmonary problems