Definition of "pralidoxime" [pralidoxime]

• An oxime used in conjunction with atropine to combat poisoning by organophosphates or acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (nerve agents). (noun)

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• "Protopam Chloride (pralidoxime chloride), a drug used to treat poisoning by organophosphate pesticides and chemicals has been approved for pediatric use by intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injections by the"
• "The atropine and the pralidoxime chloride injections can counteract the effects of nerve agents and other poisons that could be used in a terrorist attack."
• "Acute coumaphos toxicosis cattle - antidotal therapy pralidoxime chloride atropine, similar alterations blood serum enzymatic activities"