Category of Drug Pralidoxime (2-PAM) is an Antidotes and Substances Used in Poisoning Mechanism of Action Indications Pralidoxime (2-PAM) is used for1. Adjunct to atropine in the treatmentof organophosphate poisoning andanticholinesterase overdosage used inthe treatment of myasthenia gravis (mg)2. Respiratory depression or severe muscleweakness due to carbamate poisoning Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms INJECTION […]
Category of Drug Naloxone is an Antidotes and Substances Used in Poisoning Mechanism of Action Indications Naloxone is used for 1. Opioid overdosage2. Postoperative respiratory depression Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms INJECTION Dose Contraindications Hypersensitivity Precautions 1. The physical dependence on opioids orother situations where acute withdrawalthe syndrome may be precipitated2. Cardiovascular disease3.
Category of Drug D-Penicillamine is an Antidotes and Substances Used in Poisoning Mechanism of Action Indications D-Penicillamine is used for 1. Poisoning by heavy metals2. Particularly lead and copper3. Wilson’s disease4. Severe rheumatoid arthritis Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms CAPSULE/TABLET Dose Contraindications 1. Hypersensitivity2. Lupus erythematosus3. Gold or antimalarial drug4. Penicillamine-induced agranulocytosis5.
Category of Drug Flumazenil is an Antidotes and Substances Used in Poisoning Mechanism of Action Indications Flumazenil is used for1. An antidote for benzodiazepine overdose2. Reversal of sedative effects produced bybenzodiazepines administered duringgeneral anaesthesia or diagnostic ortherapeutic procedures. Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms INJECTION Dose Contraindications 1. Epilepsy2. Neuromuscular blockade3. Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines4. Patients
parameters description Category of Drug Dimercaprol (BAL) is an Antidotes and Substances Used in Poisoning Mechanism of Action The sulfhydryl groups of dimercaprol form complexes with certain heavy metals, thus preventing or reversing the metallic binding of sulfhydryl-containing enzymes. The complex is excreted in the urine.. 1 Indications Dimercaprol (BAL) is used for1. Acute poisoning by antimony2.
Category of Drug Desferrioxamine Mesylate is an Antidotes and Substances Used in Poisoning Mechanism of Action Indications Desferrioxamine Mesylate is used for1. Acute iron poisoning2. Chronic iron overload3. Aluminium overload4. Primary hemochromatosis Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms INJECTION Dose Contraindications 1. Severe renal disease2. Pregnancy Precautions 1. Renal impairment2. Eye and ear examinations
Category of Drug Atropine is an Antidotes and Substances Used in Poisoning Mechanism of Action Indications Atropine is used for1. Organophosphate and carbamate poisoning2. Premedication3. Antispasmodic4. As mydriatic5. Cycloplegic refraction procedures Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms INJECTION Dose Contraindications 1. In myasthenia gravis2. Paralytic ileus3. Pyloric stenosis and prostac enlargement4. Reflux oesophagitis5.
Category of Drug Activated Charcoal is an Antidotes and Substances Used in Poisoning Mechanism of Action Indications Activated Charcoal is used for1. Treatment of acute poisoning. Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms 1. POWDER2. TABLETS Dose Contraindications 1. Poisoning by hydrocarbons with highpotential for harm if aspirated2. Poisoning by corrosive substances-may preventvisualization of
Category of Drug Calcium Disodium Edetate is an Antidotes and Substances Used in Poisoning Mechanism of Action Indications Calcium Disodium Edetate is used for 1. Lead poisoning2. Lead encephalopathy Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms AMPOULE Dose Contraindications 1. Anuria2. Patients with active renal disease orhepatitis3. Pregnancy Precautions 1. Ensure adequate urine output, pre-existingmild renal
Diarrhea can be explained as a frequent, often precipitate passage of poorly formed stools. The WHO defines the condition as 3 or more loose or watery stools in a period of 24-hours. Pathologically, it can be explained as a condition where the excess passage of water occurs in the feces. This article highlights the uses
