Pralidoxime (2-pyridine aldoxime methyl chloride) or 2-PAM usually as the chloride or methiodide salts belongs to a family of compounds called oximes that bind to organophosphate-inactivated acetylcholinesterase. It is used to combat poisoning by organophosphates or acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (nerve agents) in conjunction with atropine and diazepam.
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