A child presents with a history of scorpion sting.He is having increased sweating. What is the next best step -
Lytic cocktail
Atropine
Antevenom
Local xylocaine infiltration
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Lytic cocktailo Lytic cocktail contains promethazine + pethidine + chlorpromazine.o Lytic cocktail therapy alone or in combination with steroids is useful in the treatment of peripheral circulatory failure in scorpion sting.