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V-Pam Injection 20 ml in 1 ampoule

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Product Of Vulcan Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Composition: Pralidoxime (500mg)

Pack of 20 ml

₹ 195

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All Details About V-Pam Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about V-Pam Injection

Description:

V-Pam 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.

V-Pam 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:

  • Organophosphate poisoning

Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of V-Pam

  • Accomodation disorder
  • Dizziness
  • Double vision
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • High blood pressure
  • Increased heart rate
  • Muscle weakness
  • Nausea

Side Effects:

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with V-Pam Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
V-Pam Injection 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.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
V-Pam 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 her body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether V-Pam Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
V-Pam Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of V-Pam Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of V-Pam Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q. How does V-Pam Injection work?

V-Pam 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.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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