Toxipam 500mg Injection

Toxipam 500mg 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.

Toxipam 500mg 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.

• Organophosphate poisoning

Organophosphate poisoning
Organophosphates are used as insecticides or medications. Symptoms of organophosphate poisoning include increased saliva and tear production, diarrhea, vomiting, small pupils, sweating, muscle tremors, and confusion. Toxipam 500mg Injection helps to undo the effects of organophosphate poisoning and to restore normal life functions. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse.

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

Common side effects of Clopam

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

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Toxipam 500mg Injection reactivates the enzymes blocked by many pesticides (organophosphates). It is an antidote used in the poisoning of these pesticides.

• Toxipam 500mg Injection is given as an injection into veins, muscles or under the skin by a doctor only.
• Your doctor will monitor you closely for a period of 72 hours after giving the medicine.
• Your doctor will closely monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate and oxygen level during the treatment.
• It may cause temporary blurring of your vision. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.

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