Protopam

Active Ingredient(s): Pralidoxime
Category: Antidotes

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... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

Protopam Chloride 1 g/1 Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
NDC: 60977-141
Labeler:
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Protopam Chloride 1 g/20ml Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
NDC: 83703-036
Labeler:
Bamboo Us Bidco LLC

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

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