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Toxipam is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Organophosphate Poisoning. Toxipam also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Toxipam. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Toxipam as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Toxipam normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Toxipam is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Toxipam related warnings talks about Toxipam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Toxipam are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Toxipam with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Toxipam is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Toxipam is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Toxipam safe for pregnant women?
Toxipam can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Toxipam right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Toxipam safe during breastfeeding?
Toxipam has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Toxipam on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Toxipam on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Toxipam on the Liver?
Toxipam is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Toxipam on the Heart?
Using Toxipam does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Toxipam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Toxipam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Toxipam habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Toxipam is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Toxipam. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Toxipam only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Toxipam is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Toxipam
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Toxipam with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Toxipam
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Toxipam and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Protopam Chloride (pralidoxime chloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 111