Virtual Drug Bag

PRALIDOXIME (2-PAM)

PACKAGED:  600 mg autoinjector

LOCATION:  Not carried in drug bag

INDICATION:
To be used following Atropine in organophosphate, or nerve agent poisoning. Both for treatment of civilian patients at the scene, as well as for protection of public safety personnel who walk into scene & become unexpectedly contaminated.

ADULT: 
600 mg IM autoinjector

PEDI:
Children > 20 kg: 600 mg IM autoinjector

THERAPEUTIC ACTION:
Reactivates cholinesterase after poisoning with anticholinesterase agents,(Organophosphate or Nerve Gas)
 Reverses muscle paralysis after organophosphate poisoning

CONTRAINDICATION:
Hypersensitivity

PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS:
Use with caution in myasthenia gravis, renal impairment, pregnancy, children. Can spread to child through breast feeding

REQUIRES MCP:
ADULT: Yes  
Pedi: Yes