Pralidoxime (2-PAM) Flashcards
1
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Pralidoxime Class
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Cholinesterase reactivator
2
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Pralidoxime Description
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Reactivates cholinesterase when organophosphate poisoning.
Deactivates certain OP poisoning by direct chemical reaction.
3
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Pralidoxime Indications
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Severe OP poisoning characterized by twitching, respiratory depression, and paralysis.
4
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Pralidoxime Contraindications
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Poisoning due to inorganic phosphates and anything other than OP.
5
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Pralidoxime Precautions
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Laryngospasm
Tachycardia
Muscle Rigidity
6
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Pralidoxime Side Effects
A
Excitement
Manic Behavior
7
Q
Adult Dosage
A
One auto injector
8
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Peds Dosage
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One ped auto injector