Irreversible Indirect-Acting Cholinergic Agonists

Question 1

What is the primary use of irreversible indirect-acting cholinesterase inhibitors?

Answer 1

Pupillary constriction and to manufacture organophosphate insecticides

Question 2

Indirect-acting cholinesterase inhibitors’ effects are permanent, what can break this bond or which drug is the antidote?

Answer 2

Pralidoxime (Protopam)

Question 3

What is the generic name of Protopam?

Answer 3

Pralidoxime

Question 4

What is the trade name of pralidoxime?

Answer 4

Protopam