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pralidoxime chloride [2 records]

Record 1 2000-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
CONT

Protopam chloride (2-PAM) is used in conjunction with atropine to help reactivate cholinesterase in an organophosphate poisoning.

OBS

2-[hydroxyimino)methyl]-1-methylpyridinium chloride: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

chlorure de 2-[(hydroxyimino)méthyl]-1-méthylpyridinium : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-05-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
DEF

A specific cholinesterase reactivator. An antidote for poisoning by organic phosphorus insecticides. An antagonist to certain drugs having anticholinesterase activity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
CONT

Chlorure de pralidoxime: Réactivateur de la cholinestérase. Indications: Intoxications par les anticholinestérasiques. A titre d'antidote des empoisonnements aux insecticides à base d'organophosphates.

Spanish

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