Pralidoxime Chloride Flashcards
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Drug classification
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Cholinesterase re-activator
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Trade name (2)
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2-Pam Cl
Protopam
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Actions
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Blocks the effects of accumulated acetylcholine by breaking the bond between the nerve agent and the enzyme acetylcholinesterase
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Indications
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Symptoms of organophosphate type nerve agents:
- respiratory distress/respiratory arrest
– muscle twitching
– generalized weakness/paralysis
– seizure
