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Unipam is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Organophosphate Poisoning. The alternative uses of Unipam have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Unipam. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Unipam as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Unipam 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.
In addition, Unipam's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Unipam related warnings talks about Unipam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Unipam contraindications section.
Besides this, Unipam may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Unipam is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Unipam 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 Unipam safe for pregnant women?
Unipam can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Unipam right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Unipam safe during breastfeeding?
Unipam may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Unipam on the Kidneys?
Unipam has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Unipam on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Unipam on the liver.
What is the effect of Unipam on the Heart?
Using Unipam does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Unipam 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 Unipam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Unipam habit forming or addictive?
Unipam is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Unipam as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Unipam only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Unipam cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Unipam
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Unipam, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unipam
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Unipam with alcohol will be.
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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
