Pralidot 1000mg Injection
Prescription RequiredProduct introduction
Pralidot 1000mg Injection is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of poisoning caused by pesticides and chemicals that contain organophosphates. It is used in the cases where respiratory depression occurs as a result of muscle weakness due to poisoning.
Pralidot 1000mg Injection is administered in a medical emergency situation thus aim should be to seek treatment of poisoning without waiting for the results of laboratory tests. This injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Moreover, it is important to consult your doctor if you have abnormal heartbeat, difficulty or trouble with breathing, increased muscle weakness, or severe tiredness after receiving this medicine.
There can be some side effects like nausea, muscle weakness, headache, double vision, and blurred vision. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you will better. This medicine may also increase your blood pressure, so it is better to consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Uses of Pralidot Injection
- Organophosphate poisoning
Benefits of Pralidot Injection
In Organophosphate poisoning
Organophosphates are used as insecticides or medications. Symptoms of organophosphate poisoning include increased saliva and tear production, diarrhea, vomiting, small pupils, sweating, muscle tremors, and confusion. Pralidot 1000mg Injection helps to undo the effects of organophosphate poisoning and to restore normal life functions. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse.
Side effects of Pralidot Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Pralidot
- Accomodation disorder
- Dizziness
- Double vision
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- High blood pressure
- Increased heart rate
- Muscle weakness
- Nausea
How to use Pralidot Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Pralidot Injection works
Pralidot 1000mg Injection reactivates the enzymes blocked by many pesticides (organophosphates). It is an antidote used in the poisoning of these pesticides.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pralidot 1000mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Pralidot 1000mg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Pralidot 1000mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Pralidot 1000mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Pralidot 1000mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Pralidot 1000mg Injection in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Pralidot Injection?
If you miss a dose of Pralidot 1000mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Pralidot 1000mg Injection is given as an injection into veins, muscles or under the skin by a doctor only.
- Your doctor will monitor you closely for a period of 72 hours after giving the medicine.
- Your doctor will closely monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate and oxygen level during the treatment.
- It may cause temporary blurring of your vision. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
N- methylpyridinium compounds
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTHERS
Action Class
Cholinesterase Reactivator
Patient concerns
FAQs
How does Pralidot 1000mg Injection work?
Pralidot 1000mg Injection works by reactivating the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which has been inactivated by pesticides or certain drugs, and breaks down the excess acetylcholine resulting from poisoning. Thus, it helps in reversing muscle weakness or respiratory depression caused by poisoning or drug over dosing.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1139-40.
- Pralidoxime. Deerfield, IL: Baxter Healthcare Corporation; 2010. [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Globela Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: 357, G.I.D.C. Road No.3,Sachin, Surat - 394 230 ,Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
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