Pam Injection contains Pralidoxime, a cholinesterase reactivator that belongs to the oxime class of drugs. Pralidoxime is together with another medicine called atropine to treat poisoning caused by organic phosphorus pesticides (such as diazinon, malathion, sarin and parathion). Pralidoxime injection is also used to treat an overdose of medicines (such as neostigmine, ambenonium, and pyridostigmine) that treat myasthenia gravis. It works by reactivating the enzymes (cholinesterase) blocked by many pesticides or medicines. Poisoning with these substances or drugs weakens your muscles, including those that let you breathe. Pralidoxime is used to help you regain muscle strength.

FAQs

What is the use of Pam Injection?

Pam Injection is used treat Organophosphate poisoning.

How does Pam Injection work?

Pam Injection contains Pralidoxime, a cholinesterase reactivator. It works by reactivating the enzymeÃ‚ cholinesterase (mainly outside the central nervous system), which has been inactivated by phosphorylation due to an organophosphate pesticide or related compounds and medicines.

Is Pam Injection an antidote medication?

Pam Injection is an antidote Antidote for organophosphorus nerve agent poisoning, including chlorosarin, cyclosarin (GF), R-VX, tabun (GA), sarin (GB), VX, soman (GD), chlorosoman and organophosphorus pesticides.

Can Pam Injection help to treat an overdose of medicines used to treat myasthenia gravis?

Pralidoxime injection is also used to treat an overdose of medicines (such as neostigmine, ambenonium, and pyridostigmine) that treat myasthenia gravis.

What are the common side effects of Pam Injection?

The common side effects of Pam Injection may include mild to moderate pain at the site of injection, blurred vision, diplopia (double vision), impaired accommodation, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, nausea, tachycardia (fast heartbeat), increased systolic and diastolic blood pressure, hyperventilation (rapid or deep breathing), and muscular weakness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, inform your doctor.

What is Pam Injection?

Pam Injection is a cholinesterase reactivator that belongs to the oxime class of drugs. It is used to treat poisoning caused by organic phosphorus pesticides or chemicals, often in combination with atropine.

How is Pam Injection administered?

Pam Injection is typically administered intravenously (through a vein) or intramuscularly (into a muscle). It is usually given in a hospital setting by a healthcare professional. The administration route and dosage may vary depending on the specific situation and medical guidance.