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Neopam 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Organophosphate Poisoning. Secondary and off-label uses of Neopam 500 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Neopam 500 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Neopam 500 Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Neopam 500 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Neopam 500 Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Neopam 500 Injection related warnings talks about Neopam 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Neopam 500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Neopam 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Neopam 500 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Neopam 500 Injection 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 Neopam 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Neopam may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Neopam again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Neopam 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Neopam as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Neopam 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Neopam has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Neopam 500 Injection on the Liver?
Using Neopam does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Neopam 500 Injection on the Heart?
Using Neopam does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Neopam 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Neopam 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Neopam 500 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Neopam 500 Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Neopam 500 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Neopam 500 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Neopam 500 Injection
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Neopam 500 Injection, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Neopam 500 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Neopam 500 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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