Pralidoxime

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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 diazepam. It is a white solid. Contents 1 Chemical synthesis 2 Mechanism of action 3 Dosage 4 Interactions 5 Contraindications 6 See also 7 References 8 External l...

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

Other drugs which contain Pralidoxime or a similar ingredient: (5 results)

• PROTOPAM Pralidoxime1 discussion
• ANTIDOTE TREATMENT-NERVE AGENT AUTO-INJECTOR Atropine + Pralidoxime
• ATNAA Atropine + Pralidoxime
• ATROPINE + PRALIDOXIME
• DUODOTE Atropine + Pralidoxime Chloride

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