It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pradox. Please consult your doctor.
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Pradox may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Pradox 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 her body.
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It is not known whether Pradox alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
CAUTION
Pradox should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pradox may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Pradox in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Pradox 1gm/vial Injection
Introduction
Pradox 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.
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Uses of Pradox
Organophosphate poisoning
Side effects of Pradox
Common
Accomodation disorder
Dizziness
Double vision
Drowsiness
Headache
High blood pressure
Increased heart rate
Muscle weakness
Nausea
How to use Pradox
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Pradox works
Pradox reactivates the enzymes blocked by many pesticides (organophosphates). It is an antidote used in the poisoning of these pesticides.
What if you forget to take Pradox?
If you miss a dose of Pradox, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Pradox 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.
Brief Description
Indication
Organophosphorous poisoning, Overdoses of anticholinesterase drugs used in the treatment of, myasthenia gravis.
Administration
IV Preparation
Reconstitute by adding 20 mL SWI to the 1 g vial to provide a 50 mg/mL solution (do not use preservative-containing solutions)
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Adult Dose
Organophosphorous Poisoning
For IV Infusion:
Adults: 1-2 g IV as 15-30 min infusion, repeat a second dose of 1 g to 2 g may be indicated after about...
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Child Dose
Organophosphorous Poisoning
For IV Infusion:
Children > 16 years of age: 1-2 g IV as 15-30 min infusion, repeat a second dose of 1 g to 2 g may be i...
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Renal Dose
Renal Impairment: Reduce dose
Contraindication
Carbamate pesticide poisoning, hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Pralidoxime reactivates cholinesterase outside the CNS which has been inactivated by phosphorylation due to organophosphate pesticide exposure-resulti...
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Precaution
The following precautions should be kept in mind in the treatment of acetylcholinesterase poisoning, although they do not bear directly on the use of...
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