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Medicine Details

Biopam 500mg Injection

Manufacturer: Qantas Biopharma Private Limited

Salt Composition: Pralidoxime (500mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: 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. Biopam 500mg 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.

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description: Biopam 500mg 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. Biopam 500mg 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.

How to Use: Biopam 500mg Injection reactivates the enzymes blocked by many pesticides (organophosphates). It is an antidote used in the poisoning of these pesticides.

Safety Advice: If you miss a dose of Biopam 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

If Missed: vial of 20 ml Injection

Packaging: Vial

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Organophosphate poisoning

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CAUTION

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR