ATNAA and Codar AR

• Generic Name: atropine / pralidoxime
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: ATNAA, DuoDote

Atropine blocks the action of a certain chemical that may reach high levels in the body after a poisoning. Atropine also stimulates the heart and reduces the secretions of the nose, mouth, and lungs to improve breathing.

Pralidoxime reverses muscle weakness or paralysis caused by a poison or nerve agent.

ATNAA is a combination medicine used as an antidote to treat poisoning by a pesticide (insect spray) or a chemical that interferes with the central nervous system, such as nerve gas.

ATNAA is not effective as an antidote for all types of pesticide poisonings. You may need medications or additional treatments.

ATNAA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / codeine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Codar AR, Tuzistra XR, Codeprex, Cotab A, Cotab AX, Notuss-AC, Z-Tuss AC, Zodryl AC 25, Zodryl AC 30, Zodryl AC 35, Zodryl AC 50, Zodryl AC 40, Zodryl AC 60, Zodryl AC 80, EndaCof-C, TL-Hist CM, Zodryl AC Adult, Lexuss 210, EndaCof-C, Tuxarin ER

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Codar AR is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies or the common cold. Codar AR is for use in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.

Codar AR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.