Pralidoxime Methylsulphate

Therapeutic Group

All Other Therapeutic Products, Anti-dotes

Indication Dosage

Treatment Of Poisoning Due To Organophosphate Pesticides Or Related Compound, Adjunct To Atropine In The Treatment Of Poisoning Due To Pesticides & Chemicals Of The Organophosphate Class: 

  • Adults: 1-2 Gm Im/ Iv, Max Dose: 12 Gm/24 Hr + Atropine 2 Mg Sc/im Repeated At Intervals Of 5-60 Min. 
  • Children: 20-60 Mg/kg. 

Treatment Of Overdosage By Anti-cholinesterase Drugs Used In The Treatment Of Myasthenia Gravis: 

  • Adult & Children: 1-2 Gm Iv Followed By Increments Of 250 Mg Every 5 Min.

Content

  • Inj: Per 10 ml: Pralidoxime Methylsulphate Equiv To Pralidoxime 200mg.

Pregnancy

Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Stability

  • Cholinesterase Reactivator

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Disturbances Of Vision
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Hyperventilation
  • Muscular Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Tachycardia

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