Pralidoxime

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Pralidoxime Overview

Pralidoxime (2-pyridine aldoxime methyl chloride) or 2-PAM, usually as the chloride or iodide salts, belongs to a family of compounds called oximes that bind to organophosphate-inactivated acetylcholinesterase.[1] It is used to treat organophosphate poisoning[2] in conjunction with atropine and either diazepam or midazolam. It is a white solid. Contents 1 Chemical synthesis 2 Mechanism of action 3 Dosage 4 Interactions 5 Contraindications 6 See also 7 Refere...

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Pralidoxime
  • Injection: 1g, 1g/ml, 600mg
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  • 11704-251 Pralidoxime Chloride 600 mg/2ml Intramuscular Injection by Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.

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2-PAM Chloride (Protopam Chloride OR pralidoxime chloride) for injection for RSD
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