Pralidoxime - pra-li-DOX-eem is using together with another drug called atropine to treat poisoning causing by organic phosphorus pesticides - diazinon, malathion, mevinphos, parathion and sarin and by organophosphate chemicals - “nerve gases” using in chemical warfare. Pralidoxime is also using to treat overdose of medication, such as ambenonium, neostigmine, and pyridostigmine, that are using to treat myasthenia gravis. Poisoning with these chemicals or medication causes your muscles, including the muscles that help you breathe, to become weak. Pralidoxime is using to help you get back strength in your muscles.
Pralidoxime is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a family doctor or trained military personnel. It is available in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Generic name product may be available in the USA
Other commonly using names are 2-PAM and 2-PAM chloride .