The inhibition of acetylcholinesterase at the nervous synapse and
myoneural junction is the only recognized effect of aldicarb in humans
and is similar to the action of organophosphates. The carbamyolated
enzyme is unstable, and spontaneous reactivation is relatively rapid
compared with that of a phosphorylated enzyme. Non-fatal poisoning in
man is rapidly reversible. Recovery is aided by the administration of
atropine.