For poisoning.
Brand Name(s): Protopam
Generic Name: Pralidoxime
Instructions
This medicine is given as an injection.
Carefully follow the instructions for preparing this medicine before injection.
Keep medicine at room temperature. Protect from light.
Keep the medicine in its original container.
Do not store above 77 degrees F (25 degrees C).
Never use any medicine that has expired.
This medicine should only be used by a person who has been trained to recognize when and how it should be used.
If this medicine is used by trained military personnel or emergency responders after exposure to nerve agent poisoning, please follow the protocols for its use. This is not effective against other types of poisons.
Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to show you how to use this medicine correctly.
You must be monitored by a health care professional for 2-3 days after each dose is given.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all your medicines. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines.
Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.
Do not take the medicine more than three times during 24 hours.
Cautions
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
Do not use the medication any more than instructed.
This medicine may cause dizziness or fainting. Do not stand or sit up quickly.
Your ability to stay alert or to react quickly may be impaired by this medicine. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.
Do not drink beverages with alcohol while on this medicine.
Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist how to safely discard unused medicines, needles and syringes.
Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.
Side Effects
The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.
- blurry vision
- dizziness or drowsiness
- headaches
- fast or irregular heart beats
- pain, redness, swelling near injection
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:
A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.
Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This document tells you briefly how to take your medicine, but it does not tell you all there is to know about it. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you other documents about your medicine. Please talk to them if you have any questions. Always follow their advice.
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