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Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 9e > eChapter 10.

 Clinical Toxicology
 
Joseph T. DiPiro, Robert L. Talbert, Gary C. Yee, Gary R. Matzke, Barbara G. Wells, L. Michael Posey+
eTable 10-12 Comparative Characteristics of Atropine and Pralidoxime for Anticholinesterase Poisoning 
 
Characteristic Atropine Pralidoxime

Interaction Synergy with pralidoxime Reduces atropine dose requirement

Indication Any anticholinesterase agent Typically needed for organophosphates

Primary sites of action Muscarinic, CNS Nicotinic >muscarinic >CNS

Adverse effects Coma, hallucinations, tachycardia Dizziness, diplopia, tachycardia, headache

Daily dosea 2–1,600 mg 1–12 g

Total dosea 2–11,422 mg 1–92 g

aRange of reported cases; higher doses may be required in rare cases. 
Date of download: 02/18/20 from AccessPharmacy: accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com, Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved.
 
 

 
 

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